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SIU’s Student National Medical Association is showcasing famous African Americans as part of the school’s Black History Month celebration. Rebecca Lee Crumpler, MD (1831-1895) Rebecca Lee Crumpler was the first black woman awarded a medical degree from a U.S. university. Dr. Crumpler graduated from New England Female Medical College in Boston in 1864. She achieved this feat at a time when women, regardless of race, were largely barred from secondary education or higher learning opportunities. She published Book of Medical Discourses in 1883, which drew information from her clinical experiences

Intentional community outreach first step in addressing issue Despite having an increased prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, Black women often face barriers to health care, leading to delayed diagnosis and access to treatment. A recent article from the Dale and Deborah Smith Center for Alzheimer’s Research and Treatment illustrates how Black women in particular are at a vulnerable crossroads. Women, no matter race or ethnicity, are twice as likely to develop dementia than men. Black individuals are 2-3 times more likely to develop dementia than white individuals, putting Black

SIU School of Medicine held an official dedication of the newly renovated space at 801 North Rutledge on Friday, Sept. 27. A gathering of faculty, colleagues and friends celebrated the completion of a 6-month construction project in the space commonly referred to as the Dean’s Lobby. Thanks to a generous contribution from guests of honor Drs. Kathryn Bohn and Thomas Nielsen, the new Bohn Nielsen Lobby can now serve as an impressive entrance and gathering spot within the oldest building on our campus. Drs. Bohn and Nielsen are proud alumni of SIU School of Medicine (Classes of ’83 and ’81

Did you know that 12.6% of adults 50 and older suffer from osteoporosis? Women suffer at higher rates 12.1% with more than half experiencing a fracture or broken bone in their lifetime. Osteoporosis is a chronic condition where the bones become weak and brittle from loss of bone density. Sufferers tend to have higher rates of breaks with longer recovery times; and with Osteoporosis, a cycle is created with reoccurring fractures. Most will reach peak bone density by their late 20s— and no amount of milk is going to improve what is already there. What's important now is how you can maintain

The Brain Aging Conference - Community Day is open to the public, providing the latest information on research, treatment, care and quality of life for persons with dementia and their care partners. Hosted at the Memorial Learning Center, attendees will have a chance to hear from medical professionals from the Smith Alzheimer's Center, other institutions, experienced caregivers, as well as a chance to connect with area organizations offering helpful resources. There is no fee to register, but advanced registration is required to attend. Lunch will be provided for attendees. If you would like

The Brain Aging Conference - Community Day is open to the public, providing the latest information on research, treatment, care and quality of life for persons with dementia and their care partners. Hosted at the Memorial Learning Center, attendees will have a chance to hear from medical professionals from the Dale and Deborah Smith Alzheimer's Center for Research and Treatment and other institutions, department leaders at SIU Medicine, as well as other caregivers. This year, we'll explore the "Roadmap for Brain Health," designed to provide you resources for the journey ahead in caring for

The Brain Aging Conference - Professionals Day provides health care professionals an opportunity to earn continuing education credits and learn about trends and research related to caring for those with Alzheimer’s and related disorders. From an overview about Alzheimer's, managing agitation and behavior changes, updates on research opportunities, and more, this conference is designed to help you provide better treatment and care for persons with memory loss and their caregivers. This conference is approved for a maximum of 6 AMA PRA Category 1 credits.

The Brain Aging Conference - Professionals Day provides medical professionals an opportunity to earn continuing education credits and learn about trends and research related to caring for those with Alzheimer’s and related disorders. This conference is designed to help you provide a roadmap to patients and caregivers as they navigate their journey after a diagnosis. This conference is approved for a maximum of 7.25 AMA PRA Category 1 credits.

You are invited to the 2025 Brain Aging Conference - Professionals Day , which will provide the latest information on research, treatment, care and increased quality of life for persons with dementia. Join us Friday, April 11, 2025 at the Memorial Learning Center in Springfield. From information about atypical dementia, new therapies, how to leverage technology, palliative care, and more, these presentations are designed to help bolster your treatment and care for those with dementia and their caregivers. This conference is approved for a maximum of 7 AMA PRA Category 1 credits. Credit

Graduate students and research staff from the Department of Pharmacology organized Brain Awareness Day at Franklin Middle School on Friday March 6, 2020. During Brain Awareness Day, students and staff delivered a neuroscience presentation to educate Franklin 8 th grade students on basic brain anatomy and physiology. The Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives supports this outreach event by providing interactive hand-outs, booklets and pencils. The Department of Pharmacology provides sheep brains to enhance the hands-on learning experience for the 8 th grade students. Pictured: Madhusoodhanan