Free prostate cancer screenings Sept. 13
DECATUR, IL Memorial Health, in partnership with SIU Medicine and Cancer Care Specialists of Illinois, will offer free prostate cancer screenings on Friday, Sept. 13, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at SIU
Free movie night for breast & prostate cancer awareness Sept. 5
The public is invited to a Cancer Awareness Night at the Avon Theatre on Thursday, Sept. 5, in Decatur, with a free showing of 'The Princess Bride.'
Skin cancer screenings in Jacksonville on Aug. 24
Jacksonville Memorial Hospital and Simmons Cancer Institute will offer a free community skin cancer screening event from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Aug. 24, at Jacksonville Memorial Hospital, 1600 W
Summer research interns share findings at Simmons Cancer showcase
Four budding scientists presented their research to an audience of faculty, family and community supporters at Simmons Cancer Institute at SIU Medicine on August 1.
Free skin cancer screenings available in Decatur on Aug. 26
SIU Dermatology and Memorial Cancer Care in Decatur are partnering to offer a free community skin cancer screening on August 26.
Bartke honored as Donor of the Year
The Harbinger Society saluted professor Andrzej Bartke, PhD, for his record of 'longevity,' giving back to the school of medicine for 37 years.
Dr. Jeff Ripperda named 2024 Mentor of the Year
Medical students in the Class of 2027 have selected Dr. Jeff Ripperda as the 2024 Mentor of the Year. Ripperda is a family practitioner at Shawnee Health in Murphysboro.
Morgan recognized for IT community engagement efforts
SIU IT Associate Director John Morgan has been honored with the AAMC Group on Information Resources Excellence Award for 2024.
SIU scientist studying brain mechanisms to find roots of aggression
SIU research scientist Jacob Nordman, PhD, has been awarded a $445K grant to uncover how the effects of stress on the brain in childhood can lead to long-lasting aggressive behavior in adults.