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Crabtree Named Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery
April 5, 2021
Traves Crabtree, MD, has been named chief of SIU Medicine's Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery. Dr. Crabtree is a professor and medical director of SIU's Surgical Skills Laboratory in the Memorial Center for Learning and Innovation. Dr. Crabtree is an alumnus of SIU School of Medicine.
Star of TLC’s ‘Dr. Pimple Popper’ to Speak at Women’s Power Night April 14
April 1, 2021
Dr. Sandra Lee, star of The Learning Channel’s hit series “Dr. Pimple PopperTM,” is the featured speaker at the 2021 Women’s Power Night Against Cancer on Wednesday, April 14. Dr.
New aid available to transform health care in underserved communities
March 30, 2021
In March, Governor J.B. Pritzker signed into law a plan to transform health care in underserved communities, offering support to improve access and collaborations with the goal of greater equity.
SIU Medicine ending COVID-19 testing March 30, 2021
March 29, 2021
SIU School of Medicine will be closing its COVID-19 testing operation on March 30 as planned with the Sangamon County Department of Public Health (SCDPH).
Class of 2021: SIU Med Students, Residency Programs Meet Their Match
March 19, 2021
Seniors learn results from National Resident Matching Program
March 2021: Medical Students Working with Local Physicians
March 2, 2021
Family physicians in several Illinois communities are hosting students from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine through March 26. The students are participating in the school’s Family Medicine Preceptorship Program.
SIU Medicine COVID-19 Testing Locations in March
March 2, 2021
SIU Medicine will continue COVID-19 testing for the Springfield community in March. On Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, the testing operation will be hosted by Abundant Faith Christian Center located at 2525 Taylor Ave. Mondays: 9 – 11 a.m. and 1 – 4 p.m.