A hooding ceremony celebrated the inaugural class of graduates in SIU's Doctor of Medical Science Program, a 1-year extension of PA education and training for positions of leadership in medical education, administration and disaster preparedness.

A hooding ceremony celebrated the inaugural class of graduates in SIU's Doctor of Medical Science Program, a 1-year extension of PA education and training for positions of leadership in medical education, administration and disaster preparedness.

Springfield Clinic Faculty Marc Apostol, MD | Nocturnist/ Neuroradiology Joseph Baima, MD | Neuroradiology Catherine Barteau, MD | General Radiology John Becker, MD | MSK Marisa Blitstein, MD | Neuroradiology Justin Brooks, MD | General Radiology Mickey Chabak, MD | MSK Kevin Coakley, MD | Body Imaging M. Joelle Curry, MD | General Radiology Matthew Evans, MD | Body Imaging Eileen Figuerres, MD | Breast Aneesa Gaffar, MD | IR Kanchan Gupta, MD | Body Imaging Edward Harter, MD | Body Imaging Ronald Hidalgo, MD | Body Imaging Bridget Kistner, MD | Body Imaging Robert Knudson, MD | Nuclear

Program mission The Caring Hearts Maternal and Pediatric Nursing Program matches the patient with a nurse who is dedicated to support and provide nursing care to pregnant individuals and new parents. The nurse works with the patient to promote a healthy pregnancy and the best possible start for your baby. We also assist in setting and achieving personal goals to support your overall well-being. What will my nurse do? Serve as a supportive presence and listen to your personal goals Provide education on topics related to your pregnancy and your baby’s health and development Connect you with

Upcoming Events 2025 Illinois Rural and Small-Town Health Summit Health Care Workforce: Learnings and Transformation in a Post-Pandemic Environment October 15, 2025 | 7:30am - 4:30pm The 2025 Illinois Rural and Small-Town Health Summit will convene key stakeholders to discuss innovative solutions to sustain and enhance the rural health care workforce. This year’s summit will focus on lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic and strategies to move forward through collaboration, implementation and impactful change. For more information, click here . Past Events

SPRINGFIELD, IL – Erin R. Hascup , PhD, director of the Dale and Deborah Smith Center for Alzheimer’s Research and Treatment, was named the Kenneth Stark Endowed Chair in Alzheimer’s Research at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine at a ceremony on Tuesday, August 23, 2022. An endowed chair represents one of the highest achievements in academic medicine, both for the person for whom the chair is named and also for the person who holds the chair. Hascup serves as director of the Smith Alzheimer's Center and is a part of the faculty in the Neuroscience Institute at SIU School of

SPRINGFIELD, IL – Erin R. Hascup , PhD, director of the Dale and Deborah Smith Center for Alzheimer’s Research and Treatment, was named the Kenneth Stark Endowed Chair in Alzheimer’s Research at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine at a ceremony on Tuesday, August 23, 2022. An endowed chair represents one of the highest achievements in academic medicine, both for the person for whom the chair is named and also for the person who holds the chair. Hascup serves as director of the Smith Alzheimer's Center and is a part of the faculty in the Neuroscience Institute at SIU School of

SPRINGFIELD, IL – Erin R. Hascup , PhD, director of the Dale and Deborah Smith Center for Alzheimer’s Research and Treatment, was named the Kenneth Stark Endowed Chair in Alzheimer’s Research at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine at a ceremony on Tuesday, August 23, 2022. An endowed chair represents one of the highest achievements in academic medicine, both for the person for whom the chair is named and also for the person who holds the chair. Hascup serves as director of the Smith Alzheimer's Center and is a part of the faculty in the Neuroscience Institute at SIU School of