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Think you have what it takes to live on Mars? Springfield emergency medicine physician Dr. Nathan Jones thought he did. And now he knows for certain. Late one night in 2023, Jones clicked a link on his computer and "went down a rabbit hole" that led to a year-long simulation experiment with NASA. The SIU School of Medicine alumnus was selected to serve as the mission medical officer, living in a tightly monitored 1,700-square-foot module dubbed Mars Dune Alpha at the Johnson Space Center in Houston. He will share stories about the out-of-this-world endurance test at a special presentation at

Springfield Plastics made its annual donation to Simmons Cancer Institute through its Drain for the Cure fundraiser at a check presentation on December 12. “We are proud to have such a generous community around us at Springfield Plastics and so happy to support the efforts of Simmons Cancer Institute in providing care right here in our community to patients with cancer,” said Steve Baker, President, Springfield Plastics. “To honor our family members, friends, employees, and partners lost and support those still fighting their own cancer battle means so very much to our company.” Springfield

Fourteen Springfield-area high school students are better prepared to become physicians after graduating from the Physician Pipeline Preparatory Program (P 4 ), a four-year program sponsored by Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield Public Schools and the Sangamon County Medical Society. The P 4 graduation was held in the South Auditorium at SIU’s main instructional building, 801 N. Rutledge St. on February 13. The Pipeline Program, established in 2009, was designed to encourage local students in grades 9-12 who are interested in becoming doctors. Students are presented

Seventeen Springfield-area high school students are moving closer to becoming physicians after graduating from the Physician Pipeline Preparatory Program (P4), a four-year program sponsored by Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield Public Schools (SPS) and the Sangamon County Medical Society. The P4 graduation was held in the Pearson Museum at SIU’s main instructional building, 801 N. Rutledge St. [Editor: See the list of graduating students below.] The Pipeline Program, established in 2009, was designed to encourage local students in grades 9-12 who are interested in

Springfield's Winter Warming Center got a special delivery from AWIMS on 1/31/2019. A phenomenal team, led by Dr. Anna Cianciolo, cooked and served a hearty and delicious meal to our homeless community members. Many thanks to Dr. Cianciolo and to the team including Ms. Lori Williams, Dr. Nicole Abbot, Dr. Rexanne Caga-anan, Mr. Manuel Caga-anan, and Mr. Rexcel Lagare for a job well done. Also, special thanks to Ms. Patrice Jones for bringing this wonderful opportunity to our attention and for organizing the groups. We look forward to continuing to serve a most deserving community over the

The SIU Physician Assistant Program's Challenge Bowl team won its third consecutive Illinois Academy of Physician Assistants State Medical Challenge Bowl! The Challenge Bowl was held at Northwestern University-Chicago on April 22, 2017. The team competed against PA programs from Rush University, Northwestern University, Midwestern University and Rosalind Franklin.

SIU School of Medicine did not conduct the herpes vaccine clinical trial. Rational Vaccines conducted the trial, which was brought to SIU’s attention in October 2016 after it had concluded. Dr. Halford did not perform institutionally-designated activities to warrant him bringing Rational Vaccines’ clinical trial to the SIU IRB [accurate?]. SIU School of Medicine no longer participates in any research focusing on the herpes virus or the vaccine. SIU will review our internal processes to assure we are following best practices.” [include?] Any media inquiries or requests for further information

If you’re one of the 80 million Americans who suffer from seasonal allergies, then this spring has brought you watery eyes, sneezing fits and more. Learn what causes this seasonal allergies - and how you can fight back.

SIU Emergency Medicine residents presented quality projects at the Graduate Medical Education Resident and Fellow Quality Improvement Poster Competition and Symposium. Dr. Shreya Lankala, PGY-3, took first place for "Cost of Quality Waste from Inappropriate Urine Culture Testing in the Emergency Department." Dr. Alexis Koda, PGY-3, presented "Optimizing MRI Utilization in the Emergency Department" and Dr. Mark Baker, PGY-2, presented "Appropriate CT Cervical Spine Utilization in the Emergency Department."

SIU medical students step out of the classrooms and clinics and into the community for a Student Day of Service on Saturday, August 24. Learners will tackle chores in the Springfield neighborhoods adjacent to the Mid-Illinois Medical District that include alley clean-up, maintenance and landscaping improvements at Enos Park, Pillsbury Mills and their community gardens.