From disaster recovery to state fair emergencies, Dr. Tyler Fulks answers the call
As families flocked to the Illinois State Fair for deep-fried delicacies and dizzying rides, an essential team worked quietly behind the scenes to ensure their safety.
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.
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.
Medical student assists at accident scene
An automobile rollover on the interstate gave first-year medical student Carson Schaefer an opportunity to use his training to assess and treat trauma.
SIU Medicine coordinates mass casualty training simulation
SIU Medicine coordinated a mass casualty training simulation at Hope Church on May 23 that involved more than 100 area first responders – Springfield police, fire, ambulance and dispatch – and medical professionals from across the region.
Chris McDowell named Executive Associate Dean of SIU Medicine
Dr. Chris McDowell has been named the new Executive Associate Dean of SIU School of Medicine. He is an alumnus of the school (Class of 2005), chair of Emergency Medicine, an associate professor and the medical director for the Memorial Learning Center.
New study shows toll of firearm injury on U.S. children
Since 2020, firearm injuries have become the No. 1 cause of death in American children, according to the CDC. SIU Medicine's Dr. Ruchika Goel and colleagues at Johns Hopkins University studied national data to learn more about the children and adolescents affected, as well as the burden on hospitals and health care providers.
2020 Department of Surgery Teaching Awards Announced
Congratulations, 2020 Department of Surgery Teaching Award Recipients! Teaching awards are given every year and are granted based on a review of all evaluations of residents and faculty by medical