SIU Medicine, Salvation Army partner for clinic On a cold December day, a man staying at the winter warming shelter found out from a friend that free walk-in health services were available at SIU Medicine. Homeless, just recently returned to central Illinois from Oregon and in need of a primary care physician to help with ADD, he ventured over to SIU Medicine’s recently established clinic at the Salvation Army on Clear Lake. After a walk-in visit and another two follow-up appointments, it’s helped steady his life. “He's been doing so well since then,” said Lauren Harbison, a program services

SIU Medicine, Salvation Army partner for clinic On a cold December day, a man staying at the winter warming shelter found out from a friend that free walk-in health services were available at SIU Medicine. Homeless, just recently returned to central Illinois from Oregon and in need of a primary care physician to help with ADD, he ventured over to SIU Medicine’s recently established clinic at the Salvation Army on Clear Lake. After a walk-in visit and another two follow-up appointments, it’s helped steady his life. “He's been doing so well since then,” said Lauren Harbison, a program services

Michael Bass, MD ’04, “Hello colleagues! I am currently living in the Katy, Texas area. If anyone visits the area and is interested in cycling, we have an amazing cycling club that rides every Saturday.” (pictures below) Meredith Frame, MD ’08, "Last summer, I decided to retire from the Kentucky State Medical Examiner's Office and open my own private consult business. This has been a wonderful opportunity to have more time with my family and volunteer at my son's school, but still practice forensic pathology!" Ted Clark, MD '06, has been named Memorial Health's senior vice president and chief

Valerie Hay, MD ’97, Oneida Comprehensive Health Division welcomes Dr. Hay (Board Certified Pediatrician) as a provider. Dr. Hay brings more than 20 years of experience as a pediatrician; her expertise will enhance patient care for members of the Oneida Nation, their descendants and other Tribes. "Dr. Hay brings a wealth of experience to her new role along with a passion for providing exceptional care to children and families," explained Oneida Comprehensive Health Division Director of Operations Debra Danforth. "We're excited to have her on our team and introduce her to the community." Lance

Walter Morrow, MD ’83 became a first-time grandpa on June 17, 2025. He has been traveling to Philadelphia to visit his grandson. Kurt Wilhelm II, MD ’88, "After retirement (Jan 1, 2022), I went through a welding program and now do various types of welding on a hobby basis. I also took up blacksmithing and have my own forge where I create art pieces for fun & profit. Finally, we bought a small motorhome and travel around the country at our leisure." John Benitez, MD ’81, “Retired from the Tennessee Department of Health end of June 2023. Will be retiring from the US Army Reserves, Medical Corps

The mission of Southern Illinois University School of Medicine mission is to optimize the health of people in central and southern Illinois through education, patient care, research and service to community. Our school recognizes that a diverse workforce plays a large part in achieving this goal. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including those with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) immigration status. DACA recipients are not eligible for federal or state funding. Southern Illinois University School of Medicine accepts DACA recipients with the understanding that: There

As the most common type of cancer in the United States, skin cancer affects 1 in 5 people before the age of 70. Estimates show that on a daily basis in the United States, 50 people die of skin cancer and another 9,500 people will receive a skin cancer diagnosis. Based on these statistics, it's likely that you or someone you know will be affected by skin cancer at some point. There's plenty of good news, however. For example, did you know that detecting skin cancer early (before it spreads to other tissues and organs) can significantly improve health outcomes? Early detection is so effective

Dr. Judy Davie has been named the chair of the Department of Biomedical Sciences in Carbondale. She joined the SIU School of Medicine faculty in 2006, and has served as assistant and associate professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.

Dr. Judy Davie has been named the chair of the Department of Biomedical Sciences in Carbondale. She joined the SIU School of Medicine faculty in 2006, and has served as assistant and associate professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.

Dr. Judy Davie has been named the chair of the Department of Biomedical Sciences in Carbondale. She joined the SIU School of Medicine faculty in 2006, and has served as assistant and associate professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.