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For more than two years, Frank Vala endured excruciating back pain that interrupted his life, making even simple activities feel impossible. After two surgeries and multiple injections that failed to bring him relief, his hope was dwindling. But Vala’s journey took a positive turn when he found SIU Medicine and surgeon Dr. Bruce Frankel, whose advanced techniques offered a new path to recovery.

Innovators, inventors and entrepreneurs from across the SIU System are joining forces for an event that brings together research and enterprise on December 5 in Carbondale.

SIU Medicine’s Pelvic Wellness Center and Dr. Samuel Grampsas have earned distinction as an InterStim™ Center of Excellence by Medtronic, the world’s largest medical device manufacturer.

Andrzej Bartke, PhD, is a distinguished scholar and research professor in the departments of Internal Medicine, Physiology, and Medical Microbiology, Immunology and Cell Biology at SIU School of Medicine.

A new report highlights SIU School of Medicine's fiscal impact as one of the top employers in central and southern Illinois.

Scientists at the University of Illinois Springfield and SIU School of Medicine are teaming up to investigate how certain cells in the body connect and encourage the spread of cancer.

The more engineers and scientists learn about AI, the more uses are designed for it. SIU Medicine has recently advanced its problem-based learning curriculum by adding AI-driven patient simulations to years 2 through 4.

A Springfield couple’s path to parenthood was filled with challenges and emotions, testing their resilience but also deepening their bonds and resolve along the journey toward a happy ending.

Health care providers and staff using telehealth in their practices – or who would like to – will learn about the latest innovations and developments in this evolving branch of medical care at SIU Medicine’s 2024 Telehealth Conference on Tuesday, October 29.