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Dr. Jerry Kruse to retire as SIU dean & provost in 2026

Jerry Kruse, MD, MSPH, dean and provost of SIU School of Medicine and CEO of SIU Medicine, has announced that he will conclude his service at the end of his current contract, on or around August 31, 2026
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Dr. Jerry Kruse to retire as SIU dean & provost in 2026

Jerry Kruse, MD, MSPH, dean and provost of SIU School of Medicine and CEO of SIU Medicine, has announced that he will conclude his service at the end of his current contract, on or around August 31, 2026
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Dr. Jerry Kruse to retire as SIU dean & provost in 2026

Jerry Kruse, MD, MSPH, dean and provost of SIU School of Medicine and CEO of SIU Medicine, has announced that he will conclude his service at the end of his current contract, on or around August 31, 2026
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Dr. Jerry Kruse to retire as SIU dean & provost in 2026

Jerry Kruse, MD, MSPH, dean and provost of SIU School of Medicine and CEO of SIU Medicine, has announced that he will conclude his service at the end of his current contract, on or around August 31, 2026
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Strep throat 101

Sore throats are common, especially during cold and flu season. But when the culprit is strep throat, caused by group A Streptococcus bacteria, treatment becomes more important. Untreated strep can lead to serious complications in both children and adults. Here’s what to watch for, how to treat it, and when to seek medical attention.
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Strep throat 101

Sore throats are common, especially during cold and flu season. But when the culprit is strep throat, caused by group A Streptococcus bacteria, treatment becomes more important. Untreated strep can lead to serious complications in both children and adults. Here’s what to watch for, how to treat it, and when to seek medical attention.
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When should you start seeing an OB-GYN? (Asking for a friend... or a teenager)

Talking about reproductive health can feel awkward. Whether you’re a teen, a mom of a teen or an adult who has been avoiding the OB-GYN, it’s time to talk about when to make that first visit and why it’s not nearly as scary as you might think.
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When should you start seeing an OB-GYN? (Asking for a friend... or a teenager)

Talking about reproductive health can feel awkward. Whether you’re a teen, a mom of a teen or an adult who has been avoiding the OB-GYN, it’s time to talk about when to make that first visit and why it’s not nearly as scary as you might think.
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Attention teens: It’s your first OB-GYN visit: what to expect (and what not to freak out about)

OK, going to the gynecologist for the first time sounds... weird. Maybe even scary. You might be wondering: Are they going to look at my privates? Am I going to have to talk about sex? Do I have to go with my mom? Let’s clear some of this up so you know exactly what’s going to happen and what’s not.
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Attention teens: It’s your first OB-GYN visit: what to expect (and what not to freak out about)

OK, going to the gynecologist for the first time sounds... weird. Maybe even scary. You might be wondering: Are they going to look at my privates? Am I going to have to talk about sex? Do I have to go with my mom? Let’s clear some of this up so you know exactly what’s going to happen and what’s not.
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