SIU School of Medicine expands Kenniebrew events
Each February SIU hosts a series of events to honor Dr. Alonzo Kenniebrew, the first Black physician in the United States to build and operate a private surgical hospital. The 2023 Kenniebrew Lecture and Forum has expanded to include an all-day medical conference on Friday, February 17.
Associate Dean of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion on the death of Earl Moore Jr.
SIU Medicine and our Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion join the family of Earl Moore, Jr. in their sorrow and extend our deepest condolences. We are devastated by the collective loss that our community is experiencing once again because of such a tragedy.
Annual Kenniebrew event expands to conference in 2023
For many years, our school has celebrated the life and legacy of Dr. Alonzo Kenniebrew during Black History Month with an award in his honor.
Workforce equity center and telehealth support coming to SIU
Sen. Dick Durbin announced federal funding for the creation of a workforce development center and telehealth training and equipment upgrades at SIU School of Medicine.
Physician pipeline program renamed for Dr. Wesley McNeese
At the April 28 SIU Board of Trustees meeting, School of Medicine Dean Dr. Jerry Kruse announced the physician pipeline program has been renamed in honor of its originator, Dr. Wesley Robinson-McNeese.
Health DEPOTS to offer more access, advocacy for better health
The Health DEPOTS program aims to create a safe space for individuals to take charge of their health through improved health literacy and advocacy.
Kenniebrew speaker: Learning to be an ally is liberating
Sunny Nakae, PhD, offered lessons in empowerment and building skills to “become an ally” at the 2022 Dr. Alonzo Kenniebrew Lecture on February 8. Nakae is senior associate dean for equity, inclusion
Lecture & forum to focus on how to become an equity ally
SPRINGFIELD, IL – At work or in public, we sometimes witness microaggressions, disrespect, and racism directed at others. When something happens that goes against our values, there is often palpable
Equity office seeks 'Dr. Kenniebrew Equity Award' nominations
The Dr. Kenniebrew Equity Award is an acknowledgment bestowed upon an individual or organization actively promoting inclusive excellence.