Fran Owens honored for work at Survivor Recovery Center
SIU Medicine care provider Fran Owens has been named Illinois' Social Worker of the Year.
Supported in health, empowered at work
Specialty care and collaboration is what Lynn needed, and it realized her ideal version of health care: “It's offered here at SIU, and it made all the difference of the world.”
SIU Medicine expands commitment to Decatur with new multispecialty clinic
SIU Medicine is deepening its investment in the health and well-being of the Decatur community with the opening of a new multispecialty clinic at Physicians Plaza West, 2 Memorial Drive.
Restoring balance
Once skeptical of acupuncture, Corry Meyers is now one of its most articulate advocates—especially in regions where holistic medicine remains unfamiliar. He has added a variety of Eastern Medicine practices to SIU’s Center for Health Aging and Wellness.
SIU physicians recognized with AMWA 2025 Inspire Award
The American Medical Women’s Association has selected seven physicians at SIU School of Medicine as recipients of the 2025 AMWA INSPIRE Award.
Denim & Diamonds marks 25 years of improved cancer research and care
Simmons Cancer Institute at SIU is hosting its 25th annual Denim & Diamonds fundraising gala on Saturday, October 11.
Summit to address rural health care workforce crisis
With many Illinois communities struggling to find doctors, nurses and behavioral health providers, leaders in medicine, law and public policy will convene on October 15 in Springfield for the 2025 Illinois Rural and Small-Town Health Summit.
Psychiatry association honors Dr. Kalyan Kandra
Dr. Kalyan Kandra was honored with two international awards at the Association for Academic Psychiatry Annual Meeting in Milwaukee on September 10-14.
Ansley recognized for community health efforts
SIU Medicine photographer Maria Ansley received the 2025 Alliance for Women in Medicine & Science Community Engagement Award at the Colors of Health Fashion Show on September 5.