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More than 40,000 people die of firearms annually in the U.S., and firearm violence is the leading cause of death for Americans age 17 years and under.

Clinical employment opportunities will be highlighted at an open house from 4 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 11. SIU Medicine invites those interested in nursing, medical assisting and medical office positions to speak with representatives from a variety of departments and divisions about clinical job opportunities. Benefits and employment counselors from the Office of Human Resources will also be available. The open house will be located at 327 W. Calhoun Ave. in Springfield. Parking is available on the street, in the lot next to the building and in the lot across the street. Prospective

MEDPREP has a long history of preparing outstanding men and women who come from disadvantaged backgrounds for the health professions. Over 1,100 students have entered medical or dental schools in our nearly 50 year history, including cardiologist Dr. Darrell Solet (MP '96), and current medical student Ademola Adeoshun (MP '19). Today more than ever, finances can present a major impediment for students coming to, and completing, MEDPREP. That's where scholarships can make a huge difference. As part of this year's Day of Giving, we have a fundraising goal to endow two special endowed

SIU School of Medicine is proud to announce the launch of its Department of Population Science and Policy, a new academic department focused on better understanding and advancing the health of communities in central and southern Illinois. Dr. Sameer Vohra, MD, JD, FAAP, has been named founding chair of the Department of Population Science and Policy. The Department of Population Science and Policy is the first of its kind: a department uniquely focused on understanding the health of populations and integrating policy solutions to those populations. The department consists of three divisions

Gain valuable family practice experience through job shadowing

The employee of the month for July is Christina Sanderfield, LPN II in the Department of Psychiatry. Her nominator said: “Tina is a valued employee. She is attentive to detail and carries out her job duties with precision. She is always available to lend a hand to the other clinics when there is a need and is knowledgeable in every aspect of the job. She is dependable and always comes to work with a positive attitude. She is a great asset to SIU and we are lucky to have her.”

The Jun e 2019 Employee of the Month is Melissa Nicol , registered detitian in the Department of Clinical Affairs (Maternal Fetal Medicine). Her nominator said: “Melissa is a tremendous asset to our department; she is well versed and extremely knowledgeable in her field of expertise. She is well organized and her work ethic is phenomenal. Most importantly, she is always kind, pleasant and professional with both patients and colleagues. Melissa primarily works with our diabetic mothers, which can be challenging. She spends countless hours obtaining authorizations for diabetic supplies, as well

Implicit bias is the single most important determinant of health and health care disparities, argues author and lawyer Dayna Bowen Matthew. She will address questions of race, inequality and health care at the 2 nd Annual Alonzo Homer Kenniebrew, MD, Presentation on Health Inequities and Disparities. The address is part of an annual discussion of health disparities and other factors that impact population health, and the concluding event of Black History Month activities at SIU School of Medicine. The event begins with light refreshments at 5:30 pm, Tuesday, February 27, in the Memorial Center

Springfield Public School District 186 students who have difficulty accessing medical care have more opportunities to get needed physicals and immunizations this summer, thanks to a coalition of area health care providers. Physicals are required for students entering pre-K, kindergarten, sixth or ninth grade, and students who are new to District 186. New this year, high school seniors also need the meningococcal vaccine. "Last year we had nearly 100 percent of all District 186 students in compliance with the medical needs for their grade. We hope this year will be just as successful. This

The ThinkFirst chapter at SIU School of Medicine was awarded the ThinkFirst Chapter of the Year Award at the Annual National ThinkFirst Conference this summer.