
SIU Urology Welcomes Urologic Oncology & Robotic Surgeon, Dr. Kara Babaian
SIU Urology welcomes Dr. Kara Babaian to the faculty. Dr. Babaian is an Assistant Professor in Urology and the Director of Urologic Oncology at SIU School of Medicine. She provides comprehensive

2020 Wound Care Symposium | More Than Skin Deep
The 2020 Wound Care Symposium was held March 12, at the IEA building in Springfield, IL. Healthcare workers in Central Illinois were invited to attend and could earn CME credit for attending the

Novel surgery offers relief for kidney stone injuries
SIU Medicine urologist Bradley Schwartz, DO, FACS, performs nearly 400 surgeries each year to remove kidney stones from patients. The hard deposits are made from minerals such as calcium, infection or

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

Meet the Model: Officer Tami Russell
Last fall, SIU Medicine hosted a fashion show for Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day. The patients modeled designs of Dana Donofree, who creates bras and clothing for women who have had breast cancer

SOAP Note: How to maintain respect in conveying concern for your patients' weight
Written By: Adam Reid, MD, FACS, Assistant Professor, Surgery, Bariatric Surgeon Happy New Year! 2020 is here and our Earth has initiated another journey around the Sun! Many of us may interpret the

Patient Experience Monthly Highlights
As part of our continuing mission to provide exceptional patient experience at SIU Medicine, and in tandem with our Forward Together colleague recognition program, we are sharing positive patient

January Employee of the Month
The employee of the month for January 2020 is Rhonda Loyd , Office Manager, in the Department of Surgery. Her nominator said: “Rhonda consistently demonstrates the behavior standards. She helps to

Cancer survivors, local businesses advocate for breast reconstruction awareness in Sept. 28 fashion show
SIU Medicine is bringing the New York City catwalk to the cornfields of New Berlin. The Institute for Plastic Surgery at SIU Medicine is teaming up with area businesses to educate women about their