
SIU Medicine first in U.S. to pilot new trauma care course
SIU School of Medicine will host the first use of the newest edition of the Advanced Trauma Life Support course in the United States on April 29–30. The Southern Illinois Trauma Center (SITC) at Springfield Memorial Hospital and the Memorial Learning Center are piloting the training.

Support available for Chatham community
"In this time of profound grief, we remain committed to offer compassion, comfort, and resources to aid in healing the families, friends, and Chatham community," Dr. Kruse added.

Dr. J. Ricardo Loret de Mola honored with ACOG's Outstanding Service Award
J. Ricardo Loret de Mola, MD, has been named the recipient of the 2025 Outstanding District Service Award by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG).

SIU Medicine community shares artistry in 2025 Scope
SIU School of Medicine unveiled the 2025 edition of SCOPE, its student-produced literary magazine, at an awards reception April 21. The booklet contains short stories, poems and artwork from students

SIU earns elite Research 1 status in national rankings
This milestone reflects the combined academic strength of the SIU campuses in Springfield and Carbondale and affirms the university’s national leadership in discovery and innovation.

Le Mentec recognized for Distinguished Student Service at SIU
Kevin Le Mentec is the recipient of the 2025 Distinguished Student Service Award for SIU School of Medicine. The honor was announced at the Board of Trustees Meeting in Carbondale on April 17.

From taboo to talked about: SIU sexual health champion helps patient heal
Rhonda, age 58, spent years in silence, struggling with pain she felt was too personal to discuss. It was easier to endure the discomfort than bring it up—even with her husband of 38 years. Despite

SIU students, staff dazzle at talent show
An audience of family, friends and faculty witnessed something undeniable at Grace Lutheran Church in Springfield on April 10: SIU’s got talent!

A year after leukemia diagnosis, clinical trial brings hope
When their 4-year-old son was stricken with leukemia, Chad and Regan Hoesman turned to the children's cancer specialists at SIU Medicine and hoped for the best. A year into his treatment, their little boy received a big gift.