Kidney stones are small, pebble-like deposits made of salts and minerals that form inside the kidneys. Sometimes called nephrolithiasis or urolithiasis, these irritants are more common than you might think, affecting about 11 percent of men and 6 percent of women in the United States at least once in their lifetime, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). Did you know that kidney stones are actually more prevalent during certain times of the year? Keep reading to find out why and to learn what you should do if you think you or a loved one

Southern Illinois University medical students are hosting a Halloween-theme trivia night at 6 p.m. Saturday, October 21, at Ace Sign Company, 2540 S 1st St, Springfield. In addition to trivia, teams can compete for best group costumes and most money raised. All proceeds will benefit St. John’s Children Hospital, part of the Children's Miracle Network. SIU Pediatrics is sponsoring the evening. To register, visit helpmakemiracles.org/event/siusom4cmn23 .

Southern Illinois University medical students are hosting a Halloween-theme trivia night at 6 p.m. Saturday, October 21, at Ace Sign Company, 2540 S 1st St, Springfield. In addition to trivia, teams can compete for best group costumes and most money raised. All proceeds will benefit St. John’s Children Hospital, part of the Children's Miracle Network. SIU Pediatrics is sponsoring the evening. To register, visit helpmakemiracles.org/event/siusom4cmn23 .

Southern Illinois University medical students are hosting a Halloween-theme trivia night at 6 p.m. Saturday, October 21, at Ace Sign Company, 2540 S 1st St, Springfield. In addition to trivia, teams can compete for best group costumes and most money raised. All proceeds will benefit St. John’s Children Hospital, part of the Children's Miracle Network. SIU Pediatrics is sponsoring the evening. To register, visit helpmakemiracles.org/event/siusom4cmn23 .

Southern Illinois University medical students are hosting a Halloween-theme trivia night at 6 p.m. Saturday, October 21, at Ace Sign Company, 2540 S 1st St, Springfield. In addition to trivia, teams can compete for best group costumes and most money raised. All proceeds will benefit St. John’s Children Hospital, part of the Children's Miracle Network. SIU Pediatrics is sponsoring the evening. To register, visit helpmakemiracles.org/event/siusom4cmn23 .

Southern Illinois University medical students are hosting a Halloween-theme trivia night at 6 p.m. Saturday, October 21, at Ace Sign Company, 2540 S 1st St, Springfield. In addition to trivia, teams can compete for best group costumes and most money raised. All proceeds will benefit St. John’s Children Hospital, part of the Children's Miracle Network. SIU Pediatrics is sponsoring the evening. To register, visit helpmakemiracles.org/event/siusom4cmn23 .

Southern Illinois University medical students are hosting a Halloween-theme trivia night at 6 p.m. Saturday, October 21, at Ace Sign Company, 2540 S 1st St, Springfield. In addition to trivia, teams can compete for best group costumes and most money raised. All proceeds will benefit St. John’s Children Hospital, part of the Children's Miracle Network. SIU Pediatrics is sponsoring the evening. To register, visit helpmakemiracles.org/event/siusom4cmn23 .

Simmons Cancer Institute at SIU Medicine will host its 23rd annual Denim & Diamonds Gala at 6 p.m. on Saturday, October 14, at the Crowne Plaza Springfield.

Simmons Cancer Institute at SIU Medicine will host its 23rd annual Denim & Diamonds Gala at 6 p.m. on Saturday, October 14, at the Crowne Plaza Springfield.

Ben Hauter, MD '20 and wife Brittany welcomed their second child, James Christian Hauter, on February 21, 2025. Congratulations! (pictured left) Brea Sturm, MD ’20, is newly married to Zach Green as of October 12, 2024. (pictured right) Audra Storm, MD ’21 , "Had our first child, Declan, in January, bought a great house, graduated residency and started practice." Matthew Mannion, MD ’22 is currently a second-year emergency medicine resident at Cleveland Clinic Akron General. He was recently selected as Ohio ACEP Outstanding Emergency Medicine Resident of the Year and will be a chief resident