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As needs grow, Healthy Aging and Wellness responds and expands

For adults over 60, the center’s three primary care physicians are all experienced geriatricians, specially trained to provide care for an aging population.
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Care-A-Van delivers health care along rural routes

I met Jennifer Hammonds, LCSW, when I was in high school in West Frankfort, Ill., through her work on SIU School of Medicine’s Care-A-Van – a school health clinic on wheels that serves high schools in
Aspects Advocating for Amber

Advocating for Amber

Community health worker Nicol Moore met Amber Hinkle, 41, during a 2021 neighborhood celebration in Comer Cox Park. Amber had chronic leg pain and had become discouraged with her physician. “I’d bring
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Distinguished Alumni 2023

See our SIU School of Medicine distinguished alums.
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Alumni Class Reunion 2023

SIU School of Medicine Alumni convened in Springfield on June 23-25 for Reunion 2023.
Erica Austin

SIU Medicine employee, breast cancer survivor to model at New York Fashion Week

Community activist, local school board member and SIU Medicine deputy director Erica Austin will model at this year's New York Fashion Week in September at the (R)Evolution fashion show. Austin, who recently underwent breast cancer surgery, will walk the runway for Dana Donofree, a breast cancer survivor and the designer and founder of AnaOno, an international intimates clothing line for women with breast cancer.
Denim and Diamonds 2023

Denim & Diamonds Gala: Ticket, sponsorship, auction item & 'Faces of Hope' information

Tickets and sponsorships are available for this year's Denim & Diamonds benefiting Simmons Cancer Institute at SIU Medicine on Saturday, October 14 at the Crowne Plaza.
Art Express

Art Express receives donation to help those with dementia

Helping those with dementia express themselves through artistic creativity will flourish thanks to a recent donation. Art Express received a $3,000 donation from the 2023 Fat Ass 5K & Street Party for
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SIU Medicine expands Humana Medicare and Humana MMAI coverage

SIU Medicine is pleased to announce all SIU Center for Family Medicine providers and locations will participate in Humana Medicare and Humana MMAI plans starting August 1, 2023. Currently, this is