SIU medical students got out of the classrooms and clinics and into the community for the annual Student Day of Service on April 14. Nearly 100 young learners tackled projects in the Springfield neighborhoods around the Mid-Illinois Medical District. Activities included alley clean-up, maintenance and landscaping at Enos Park, Pillsbury Mills, McClernand Elementary School, and the community gardens. Amid all the dirty work, one shining highlight: Fourth-year medical student Aaron Peach received a 2022 USPHS Public Health award for his outstanding health advocacy efforts while at SIU School of

SIU medical students got out of the classrooms and clinics and into the community for the annual Student Day of Service on April 14. Nearly 100 young learners tackled projects in the Springfield neighborhoods around the Mid-Illinois Medical District. Activities included alley clean-up, maintenance and landscaping at Enos Park, Pillsbury Mills, McClernand Elementary School, and the community gardens. Amid all the dirty work, one shining highlight: Fourth-year medical student Aaron Peach received a 2022 USPHS Public Health award for his outstanding health advocacy efforts while at SIU School of

Testicular cancer—cancer that develops in the male reproductive organs called testes—is relatively uncommon, affecting 1 in 250 males at some point in their lifetimes. That said, the incidence of testicular cancer has increased over the past few decades. This April, SIU Medicine honors Testicular Cancer Awareness Month by sharing some important facts you and your loved ones should know about this health condition. Testicular cancer has symptoms—so don't wait to get checked out Testicular cancer usually affects only one testicle. It can present with signs and symptoms including: A lump, growth

Testicular cancer—cancer that develops in the male reproductive organs called testes—is relatively uncommon, affecting 1 in 250 males at some point in their lifetimes. That said, the incidence of testicular cancer has increased over the past few decades. This April, SIU Medicine honors Testicular Cancer Awareness Month by sharing some important facts you and your loved ones should know about this health condition. Testicular cancer has symptoms—so don't wait to get checked out Testicular cancer usually affects only one testicle. It can present with signs and symptoms including: A lump, growth

Testicular cancer—cancer that develops in the male reproductive organs called testes—is relatively uncommon, affecting 1 in 250 males at some point in their lifetimes. That said, the incidence of testicular cancer has increased over the past few decades. This April, SIU Medicine honors Testicular Cancer Awareness Month by sharing some important facts you and your loved ones should know about this health condition. Testicular cancer has symptoms—so don't wait to get checked out Testicular cancer usually affects only one testicle. It can present with signs and symptoms including: A lump, growth

As the Chair of SIU Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, I am honored to be part of a Department so deeply committed to furthering our mission to provide equitable care for the patients of our region while developing an inclusive and welcoming culture. The Department is comprised of world-class surgeons, APPs, audiologists, and speech therapists who are committed to providing the highest level of patient care. All of our surgeons are fellowship-trained in specific areas within the field of Otolaryngology, providing enhanced expertise and improved patient outcomes. I am constantly impressed by

This group is organized for the express purpose of developing and pursuing a collaborative and complementary program of research exploring health risk and interventions among rural lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and other identities (LGBTQ+).