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Geoff Pettys has been named the director of SIU School of Medicine's Medical Library.

For farmers, ranchers and other agricultural workers, safety is a top priority all throughout the year. But by designating this time in March as Agricultural Safety Awareness Program Week , farming communities throughout the United States have a unique opportunity to reinforce their safety habits and learn new ways to stay safe in agriculture, forestry and fishing. In this article, we're rounding up important farm safety tips from themes that have been covered in prior years during Agricultural Safety Awareness Program Week. Read on for some inspiration on how you can "Prepare. Prevent

Aida Adlimoghaddam, PhD, joins the Smith Alzheimer's Center in 2023 as an Assistant Professor. Most recently, she was the Senior Research Associate and Clinical Scientist at St. Boniface Hospital Research Centre in Winnipeg, Canada. What sparked your interest in research? As an undergraduate student, I developed a deep passion for biological sciences and discovered the vast array of research opportunities within the field. However, what truly fueled my interest in Alzheimer's research was a personal connection. My grandmother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and endured several years of

A new publication from Drs. Kevin Hascup and Erin Hascup research groups at the Smith Alzheimer’s Center at SIU Medicine shows the potential for using glutamate to develop therapies for those with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

Congratulations to the winners of the SIU Graduate Medical Education Resident and Fellow Quality Improvement Poster Competition on April 30. First place – Dr. Annalise Almdale, OB/GYN, “Compliance with Gestational Diabetes Testing During Pregnancy and the Post Partum Period - Post Implementation Analysis” Second place – Dr. Kiddy Ume, Neurology, “Provider (resident) initiated telephone reminders in the neurology resident continuity clinic setting” Third place – Dr. Najwa Pervin, Infectious Disease, “Reduction of length of inpatient stay with home infusion referral for Intravenous antibiotics”

"Go forth and matter." That was the final charge of Camara Phyllis Jones, MD, MPH, PhD, immediate past president of the American Public Health Association, to the SIU School of Medicine graduating class of 2017. As part of her directive, she gave them three tools with which to carry it out: the three C's. Be courageous — "Be unafraid of controversy and embrace challenge." Be curious — "I want you to become interested in and curious about the stories of others. I want you to believe the stories of others, and I want you to join into the stories of others." Be citizens — "Stay woke. Be vigilant

When supporters of the American Heart Association don their red shirts in honor of “Go Red for Women,” it’s not because heart disease chooses women over men; it’s the leading cause of death for men and women. Unfortunately for the fairer sex, the symptoms of a heart attack often present themselves differently, causing more untimely deaths for women. Almost two-thirds of women who die of coronary heart disease have no previous symptoms, according the CDC, and sometimes women with heart disease mistake their symptoms for other health issues. The most well-known symptom of heart disease is

When you catch a cold or cut your finger, the immune system begins the healing process by clearing damaged cells. As we age, that process weakens. Health problems linger as immune systems aren’t quite as robust as they once were, whether it’s fighting bacteria, viruses, or cancer cells. Alzheimer’s researchers are now exploring a process called senescent cell accumulation to see if it could be detrimental.

2023 Farm Progress Show kicks off initiative to improve care options in partnership with SIU School of Medicine and Illinois FFA Foundation DECATUR — Governor JB Pritzker joined the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) at the 2023 Farm Progress Show on August 29 to announce funding for a grant program aimed at breaking down the stigma of accessing mental health services in agricultural communities. The announcement was made in partnership with the Illinois FFA Foundation and the Southern Illinois University (SIU) School of Medicine. “As Governor, as a father, and as someone who has

SIU School of Medicine graduate students Olivia Slater and Savannah Brannan (Pharmacology) and Bristi Poudel (Physiology) competed in the 3-Minute Thesis (3MT) competition in Carbondale on February 3. Savannah won third place.