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
