SIU School of Medicine Honors Wei Du with the 2025 Frank J. Toth Research Award
SIU School of Medicine named Wei Du, researcher in the Research Core Facility, as the recipient of the 2025 Frank J. Toth Research Award . This honor recognizes non-faculty research personnel whose
Sangamon County student art on display at medical school
More than 80 works from the area’s finest young artists are featured in the Sangamon County Student Art Exhibit, currently on display in the Medical Library at SIU School of Medicine in Springfield through May 9.
SIU students, staff dazzle at talent show
An audience of family, friends and faculty witnessed something undeniable at Grace Lutheran Church in Springfield on April 10: SIU’s got talent!
Community activist, youth center receive 2025 Kenniebrew Awards
SIU Medicine recognized Springfield BLM co-founder Sunshine Clemons and The Outlet with its 2025 Kenniebrew Awards. The honors commemorate the legacy of a ground-breaking central Illinois physician.
Continuing education scholarships available for rural nurses
Keeping rural health care healthy: Applications are now available for scholarships to the 2024 Nurse Scholar program!
New School of Medicine podcast explores impact of environment on our health
Medical students at SIU School of Medicine in collaboration with WSIU Public Broadcasting have created ‘So ILL,’ a new podcast that explores the relationship between the environment and our health.
Mental Health and Wellness Fair in Springfield October 7
Community members are invited to attend the Mental Health and Wellness Fair on Saturday, October 7, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Lanphier High School Commons, 1300 N. 11th Street.
New program puts community health workers at ground level
Establishing roots Community health worker Kaye Barnes sports a purple SIU Medicine T-shirt to complement her green thumb as she works in Springfield’s community gardens. A native of the city’s north
SIU Medicine employee, breast cancer survivor to model at New York Fashion Week
Community activist, local school board member and SIU Medicine deputy director Erica Austin will model at this year's New York Fashion Week in September at the (R)Evolution fashion show. Austin, who recently underwent breast cancer surgery, will walk the runway for Dana Donofree, a breast cancer survivor and the designer and founder of AnaOno, an international intimates clothing line for women with breast cancer.