AWIMS Colors of Health

SIU Medicine to Present Colors of Health Fashion Show 2024

The Alliance for Women in Medicine and Science (AWIMS) will host the Colors of Health Fashion Show and Community Engagement Awards on Friday, Sept. 6, at the Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. 6th
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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
Princess Bride

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.'
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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
2024 SCI summer interns

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.
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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.
Kruse + Bartke

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.
Mentor of the Year 24

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.
John Morgan, IT

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.