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written by Courtney Hall | artwork by Jordan Hammer Published in Aspects Magazine Autumn 2017 (40-4) “Your body just breaks down. It’s like being a football player. Everything breaks down more quickly than the average person.” That’s what one veteran, who wished to remain anonymous and will be referred to as Sam for this story, told us about his experience in the military. “You’ve got to watch out for orthopedic issues even at 25 or 26 because of the stress you’re putting on your body.” That’s one of many health concerns that affect our returning troops. Going into combat is a world most of us

While surgery is a last resort, more than 500,000 Americans still go under the knife each year seeking relief from back pain. The procedure, complications and recovery times are improved thanks to minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS).

The King’s Daughters Organization awarded the Center for Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders (CADRD) a grant for $7,724 to support our Minds in Motion and Opening Minds Through Art (OMA) Beyond the Medical Center programs through 2021. Minds in Motion, based on a program developed by Sandy Burgener, was designed to improve or maintain the mental, physical, and emotional well-being of persons with memory loss or dementia. Meaningful activities are provided through brain games, creative activities, group interaction and socialization. CADRD has provided the Minds in Motion program to over

Weather has always had a direct and important impact on the farming industry. But when the weather becomes wilder and changes in climate threaten to undermine a family farm's ability to stay in operation, the usual risks and stresses associated with farming can become even more pronounced. Climate change will affect farming communities, and hence have an impact on the mental health of farmers. How can these communities best support each other during these unpredictable times? Weather and well-being As people who work outdoors, farmers have an increased risk of health problems related to

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The Medical Library has compiled the collective scholarly works of four SIU-SOM “founding figures:” Dean and Provost Richard Moy, Dr. Howard Barrows, Dr. Roland Folse, and Dr. Reed Williams. These documents serve as the inaugural collections in our new archival platform, ArchivesSpace. One physical copy of each work has been placed in the School of Medicine Archives to be preserved in perpetuity. This ensures that the works of these scholars will be available for researchers for years to come. Highlights of the collection include: Dean Moy’s speech on the History of SIU-SOM Reed Williams’s

Dr. Janet Albers, '87, receives Distinguished Alumni Award

Written by Karen Carlson Published in Aspects 39-1, Winter 2016 Jerry Kruse, MD, MSPH, was perfectly at home standing before a crowd of 200 at the Citizens Club of Springfield meeting in October. Poised on the stage at the Memorial Center for Learning and Innovation, the newly named fourth dean and provost of SIU School of Medicine gave his take on "The Future of Health Care" to a rapt audience. "I thought I might be asked to speak about the fate of the universe," Dr. Kruse joked. Intermixing a whirlwind of facts and humor, Dr. Kruse brought insights to the Citizens Club meeting that reflect

“These students are fighters.” So said Harold Bardo, Ph.D., about the students who are part of the MEDPREP program. MEDPREP, which stands for Medical/Dental Education Preparatory Program, is the pipeline for under-represented and disadvantaged students to pursue medical careers. “They have resilience; when they get knocked down, they get right back up,” says Dr. Bardo, who was the director of MEDPREP for nearly 30 years. MEDPREP has been helping students not just get back up, but overcome their challenges and achieve their dreams of becoming medical professionals – whether that is in dentistry