Denim and Diamonds 2023

Denim & Diamonds Gala: Ticket, sponsorship, auction item & 'Faces of Hope' information

Tickets and sponsorships are available for this year's Denim & Diamonds benefiting Simmons Cancer Institute at SIU Medicine on Saturday, October 14 at the Crowne Plaza.
SCI summer intern trio w Dr. Khan

SCI summer interns present research at Donor Appreciation Reception

Four young cancer researchers got to share the results of their summer internship studies on August 3 at Simmons Cancer Institute in Springfield.
Senator Dick Durbin, Dr. Robert Mocharnuk

Durbin visits Simmons Cancer Institute to discuss nationwide shortage of cancer drugs

Senator Dick Durbin held a news conference at SIU's Simmons Cancer Institute to discuss the shortage of life-saving drugs for cancer patients. Last month, Durbin urged the FDA to use the agency’s authority to immediately address the ongoing shortage.
Acupuncture

Walk-ins welcome at acupuncture clinic

As of June 2023, walk-ins for acupuncture are now available at the new Center for Healthy Aging and Wellness, located at the Centrum building at 319 E Madison St. in Springfield. Corry Meyer, LAC, is
derm doctor exam

Area residents can get skin cancer screenings on May 25 at SCI

Central Illinois residents are invited to a free skin cancer screening from 5 - 7 p.m., Thursday, May 25, at Simmons Cancer Institute at SIU Medicine, 325 W. Carpenter St., Springfield. Dermatologists will be on-site to perform free consultations to screen for the most common types of skin cancer.
monarch butterflies

Butterfly release to honor loved ones, celebrate survivors on June 3

Simmons Cancer Institute at SIU School of Medicine will host its 15th Annual Butterfly Release at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 3, in the Thomas Garden of Hope, 315 W. Carpenter St., Springfield.
WPL tulips + Kay Frances

Humorist Kay Frances to speak at Women's Power Lunch April 28

Author and humorist Kay Frances will provide laughter and tips to "lighten up, stress less and take care of ourselves” at the Women’s Power Lunch on April 28 in Springfield.
Barnard w sim kit

Group wins international sim training contest

SIU surgeon Melanie Barnard, MD, was part of an international team of clinicians who won the $700,000 grand prize to design low-cost simulation surgical training in the Global Surgical Training Challenge.
Cancer screening kit drive-thru

Cancer screening kits available March 20 at SCI

Simmons Cancer Institute will provide free colorectal cancer screening kits to area residents at a drive-through event from 4 – 6 p.m. on Monday, March 20.