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.
Simmons Cancer Institute seeks volunteers to greet patients
For a patient undergoing cancer care, a friendly greeting can make all the difference in their day. SIU Medicine is seeking volunteers for an important role at Simmons Cancer Institute.
Caring for our caregivers
Caregiver is defined as “a family member or paid helper who regularly looks after a child or a sick, elderly or disabled person.” For many caregivers, this definition does not adequately describe all
SIU alumni, medical students hosting 5K for cancer research on October 28
On October 28, SIU School of Medicine is hosting a 5K run/walk to honor Junaia Carter, MD, a 2010 alumnus who passed away from Stage 4 breast cancer shortly after graduation. The event in Springfield's Washington Park raises awareness and funds for breast cancer research.
New students begin medical training at Southern Illinois University
A White Coat Ceremony at SIU School of Medicine in Carbondale celebrated the new students in the Class of 2027 who have begun pursuing medical degrees to care for the people of central and southern Illinois and beyond.
Ceremonies and celebrations for SIU’s PA graduates, new learners
Students and staff in the Physician Assistant Program experienced a whirlwind of activities and rites of passage during graduation week 2023.
Keeping Communities Safe
The ThinkFirst chapter at SIU School of Medicine was awarded the ThinkFirst Chapter of the Year Award at the Annual National ThinkFirst Conference this summer.
Community Care programs strengthening clients, making homes safer
“Many of our clients are young mothers who don’t have all the resources they need, so we’re able to help.” Nurse Lisa Homeier makes herself available 24/7, so “we can talk like we’re sisters.”
Medical student’s family invests time & money in Enos Park renovations
In 2005, Steve and Diane Combs moved to Springfield and bought an older home in Enos Park near the SIU School of Medicine. The Italianate structure was built in 1881, and it needed some work.