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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

SIU School of Medicine College-Level Outstanding Scholar Award FY21 Award Call for Nominations Eligibility Criteria All full time faculty members who have been employed by the School for at least five consecutive years are eligible for the Award. No faculty member will be eligible to receive the award more than once –see below for past recipients. Criteria for Selection Nominees should have established an exemplary program of research or scholarly activity documented by evidence such as publication in peer reviewed journals, a record of citation by the field of published work, a record of

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.

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 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 28.

Model Casting Call Colors of Health Fashion Show Friday, September 6, 2024 Hoogland Center for the Arts Showtime from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Models will work with with a modeling trainer and stylist to strut for better health. Funds raised will benefit a local charity that highlights the AWIMS 2024 focus. Models will be selected to be a part of a fashion show that brings awareness to health matters that have a significant impact on women. For more information or to volunteer as a model, contact Erica Austin by August 15 at 217-553-1815 or eaustin74@siumed.edu

The Southern Illinois University Program in Colorectal Surgery is a collaborative educational program involving academic and private colorectal surgeons who joined together in a program designed to provide excellent postgraduate training in the current practice of colorectal surgery. The catchment area for the Southern Illinois University Program in Colorectal Surgery encompasses the southern two-thirds of Illinois and includes both urban and rural populations. The breadth of pathology seen by surgeons in the SIU Colorectal Program covers the entire spectrum of colorectal disease, from basic

Colorectal at-home cancer screening kit distribution. Use our easy "drive-thru" to pick up your free colorectal screening kit. Enter the drive and stay in your vehicle. We will bring your kit to you. The kit contains instructions and supplies for participants to collect a stool sample. Return completed kits via a postage-paid envelope. Test results will be sent by mail in three to four weeks. *Kits will be available while supplies last and must be returned within 10 days of pickup.