
Local health organizations leaders urge public to get flu shots
SPRINGFIELD – Most people follow public health advice to prevent the spread of COVID-19, but many continue to ignore the warnings. As flu season approaches, taking precautions to prevent illness is

Dr. Tony DeMartini featured in Cath Lab Digest
Cath Lab Digest spoke with Tony DeMartini, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, SIU Heart & Vascular Center about low-dose imaging in chronic total occlusions. Read the article

COVID-19 Update: Personal protective equipment donations needed for health care workers
At the request of HSHS Illinois (including HSHS St. John’s Hospital and HSHS Medical Group), Memorial Health System, Springfield Clinic and SIU Medicine, Hospital Sisters Mission Outreach will start

Awards
Elected for national committees: Janak Koirala, MD, MPH, FIDSA-Member (2019-22), Global Health Committee, Infectious Diseases Society for America (IDSA) Vidya Sundareshan, MD, MPH, FIDSA-Member (2019

SIU Medicine faculty named 'Best Doctors'
The latest edition of Best Doctors includes listings for 18 SIU physicians. Founded in 1989 by Harvard Medical School, Best Doctors are selected by impartial peer review in more than 450 medical

Meta-Analysis Evaluating Outcomes of Surgical Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion During Cardiac SurgeryMeta-Analysis Evaluating Outcomes of Surgical Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion During Cardiac Surgery
Internal Medicine Publications Meta-Analysis Evaluating Outcomes of Surgical Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion During Cardiac Surgery Authors: Abdisamad M Ibrahim, MD/ Nitin Tandan, MD/ Cameron Koester

Acute Leukoencephalopathy After Chasing the Dragon
Internal Medicine Presentations "Acute Leukoencephalopathy After Chasing the Dragon" Authors: Liao H-I, Izaguirre-Anariba D, Tandan N, Shah N, Mir T. SCCM. February 18, 2019. "A Young Woman With an

Fulminant Necrotizing Myositis with Concurrent Streptococcus Bovis Bacteremia
Internal Medicine Presentations "Fulminant Necrotizing Myositis with Concurrent Streptococcus Bovis Bacteremia" Authors: Liao H-I, Izaguirre-Anariba D, Tandan N, Mir T. SCCM. Februrary 18, 2019. https

Uncommon or Under Diagnosed: Left Ventricular Noncompaction Cardiomyopathy
Internal Medicine Presentations "Uncommon or Under Diagnosed: Left Ventricular Noncompaction Cardiomyopathy" Authors: Koester C, Vlamis C, Kulkarni A. Illinois ACC Fellows in Training Poster Session