The June 25 School Wide orientation is required for all incoming residents and fellows. If you are unable to attend, you need to notify your program coordinator. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. We suggest you dress business casual. You will have a photo taken (headshot) at orientation, so please keep that in mind as you get ready that day. June 25 Orientation Agenda Map to Orientation Location
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
Some, but not all, cancer treatments cause hair loss. Ask your cancer team if your treatment is likely to cause hair loss. The Just for You Wig Salon at Simmons Cancer Institute offers wigs, hats, and scarves at no cost to cancer patients. The salon benefits from funds raised by BJ Grand Salon & Spa. Appointments Please make an appointment by calling Jessica Fleck, 217-545-7495 or email to come into the salon for a personalized fitting.
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
