
SIU Fertility & IVF to Celebrate Fifth Birthday
Annual Birthday Celebration Set for September 13 Lexi Kotner is only 5, but she’s already an avid ice skater, gymnast and dancer. Kody Kotner, like his big sister, is active, joining his first soccer

SIU Physician Assistant Program Graduates 34
New students receive white coats; awards given The Physician Assistant Program at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine graduated 34 physician assistants during a ceremony on August 1, 2015

SIU Med School to Host 14th Annual Cancer Symposium
“The Spectrum of Cancer Care for Primary Providers,” is the topic of the 14th Annual Simmons Cancer Institute Symposium, which will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, September 3 at

Could Flaxseed Prevent a Recurrence of Ovarian Cancer?
SIU Clinical Trial First to Study Use as Dietary Supplement in Ovarian Cancer Survivors A new clinical trial at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is the first in the United States to

‘Denim & Diamonds’ Cancer Institute Fundraiser Celebrates 15th Anniversary
Simmons Cancer Institute at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is hosting its 15th annual “Denim & Diamonds” fundraiser Saturday, October 3. The funds raised will support innovative

Keep Kids in School Coalition Offers Student Physicals Pre-K, Kindergarten, sixth, ninth graders need checkups
Springfield Public School District 186 students who have difficulty accessing medical care have more opportunities to get needed physicals and immunizations this summer, thanks to a coalition of area

Medical Innovators Video Features Dr. Andrew Wilber
The Sangamon County Medical Society has released the seventh video in a series that highlights the innovation and research achievements within the local medical community. Each video profiles a 2013

Dr. Dorsey to Step Down as Dean
Dr. Kevin Dorsey steps down as SIU School of Medicine dean and provost after 14 years of service.

SIU Med School Is Exclusive Site for Bladder Cancer Clinical Trial
Combined Drug Therapies May Prevent Need for Surgery A new clinical trial for bladder cancer has opened exclusively at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield. The trial will