
Ansley recognized for community health efforts
SIU Medicine photographer Maria Ansley received the 2025 Alliance for Women in Medicine & Science Community Engagement Award at the Colors of Health Fashion Show on September 5.

SIU surgeon helps motocross rider rebound
Max Miller, 14, has had his share of great rides on his motorcycle. On a spring vacation day in 2025, he grabbed a little too much air on a jump and met an immovable object: a tree. Suddenly, his spring break had become literal.

White Coat Ceremony celebrates new SIU medical students
A White Coat Ceremony at SIU School of Medicine celebrated students beginning their pursuit of medical degrees to care for the people of Illinois and beyond.

SIU Medicine sparks curiosity at Back-to-School Bash
At a time when backpacks are being filled and pencils are freshly sharpened, SIU Medicine graduate students and faculty offered something a little different at this year’s Back to School Bash: hands

Senator Durbin, SIU Medicine leaders express concerns about federal budget cuts
Health care leaders and Senator Dick Durbin gathered at SIU School of Medicine on July 25 to strongly denounce sweeping federal budget cuts to Medicaid, student loan support and medical research—pillars that sustain both local patient care and the next generation of physicians.

Finishing strong: 2020-25 Strategic Plan Progress Report
A new progress report has been published to outline the accomplishments that reflect the resilience, innovation and unwavering commitment of our entire SIU Medicine community.

Back in action
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.

Grampsas, Pelvic Wellness Center named InterStim™ Center of Excellence
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.

SIU School of Medicine economic impact adds $1 billion to Illinois
A new report highlights SIU School of Medicine's fiscal impact as one of the top employers in central and southern Illinois.