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The Office of Human Resources will host a Clinical Careers Open House on Thursday, April 7, from 3:30-5:30 p.m. at Venue 1929, located at 711 S. 5th Street in Springfield. We're looking for talented individuals to join our health care teams. Talk one-on-one with representatives from various departments, discover SIU Medicine's exceptional benefits package , and learn about the hiring process. Benefits and employment counselors will be available to answer questions and guide you through the application process.

SIU School of Medicine’s Research Policy Committee has selected Barbara Lokaitis for the 2024 Frank J. Toth Award, the highest recognition for its research staff.

Will test progression of kidney disease

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a type of lung disease that results in scarring (fibrosis) of the lungs for an unknown reason. Over time, the scarring gets worse and it becomes harder to take deep breaths. The lungs become unable to take in enough oxygen. Dr. Rajagopal Sreedhar is recruiting participants for a clinical trial to see if pulmonary rehabilitation treatments improve the quality of life for patients with IPF. The study will compare standard of care treatment to exercise and education. The goal is test how well the combination of exercise and medication benefits the patient

Research trial enrolling hypertension patients

In May each year the global health community comes together to celebrate Clinical Trials Day, honoring advancements in medical research and the essential role of clinical trials in improving patient outcomes. Clinical Trials Day is sponsored by the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP). Are you interested in participating in a clinical trial? See if you are eligible today! https://redcap.siumed.edu/surveys/?s=8JTT9JJA3W

Center seeks patients, care partners to advance therapies

Create a life that reflects what matters most. Through coaching and/or an immersive forest therapy experience, Cassandra Claman, MD, '83 , helps physicians and other professionals learn to foster their values, encourage self-compassion, and find fulfillment. Do you ever feel… …burned out, exhausted, stressed, anxious, overwhelmed, like an impostor, disengaged, lost, isolated, ashamed, disconnected, disillusioned, depressed, hopeless, confused, disorganized, like perfection is the only option? The harsh reality is that whatever you are not changing, you are choosing. It is never too late to

Research indicates a potential physician shortage could occur in the U.S. within the next decade. A new program in Coles County aims to combat that trend by boosting interest in medical careers during high school. Students from Charleston, Mattoon and Oakland High Schools, as well as many homeschooled students, have met monthly since September to learn from health care professionals in the region. SIU School of Medicine's Eastern regional office is now expanding the Health CareeRx Club program to include three more schools from neighboring Edgar and Cumberland Counties: Kansas, Cumberland and

Simmons Cancer Institute will provide free colorectal cancer screening kits to area residents at a drive-thru event from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. and 4 - 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 19.