SIU Medicine is hosting an event to educate women, especially those in the Black community, about early detection, breast cancer screenings, advocating for care, supporting others who have breast cancer and options for breast reconstruction after breast cancer surgery.

Join us for BRA Day, an annual event that raises awareness about breast reconstruction options among women with or who have survived breast cancer. Free and open to the public Documentary short debut "Reconstruction to the Runway: Erica's Breast Cancer Journey" Panel discussion Moderated by: Dr. Lauren Catterall - SIU Medicine Plastic Surgery second-year resident Featuring: Erica Austin - Breast Cancer Patient, New York Fashion Week Model and Deputy Director, SIU Medicine Office of External Relations & Behavioral Health Workforce Center Dr. Wendi El-Amin - Associate Dean for Equity, Diversity

Join us for BRA Day, an annual event that raises awareness about breast reconstruction options among women with or who have survived breast cancer. Free and open to the public Documentary short debut "Reconstruction to the Runway: Erica's Breast Cancer Journey" Panel discussion Moderated by: Dr. Lauren Catterall - SIU Medicine Plastic Surgery second-year resident Featuring: Erica Austin - Breast Cancer Patient, New York Fashion Week Model and Deputy Director, SIU Medicine Office of External Relations & Behavioral Health Workforce Center Dr. Wendi El-Amin - Associate Dean for Equity, Diversity

Join us for BRA Day, an annual event that raises awareness about breast reconstruction options among women with or who have survived breast cancer. Free and open to the public Documentary short debut "Reconstruction to the Runway: Erica's Breast Cancer Journey" Panel discussion Moderated by: Dr. Lauren Catterall - SIU Medicine Plastic Surgery second-year resident Featuring: Erica Austin - Breast Cancer Patient, New York Fashion Week Model and Deputy Director, SIU Medicine Office of External Relations & Behavioral Health Workforce Center Dr. Wendi El-Amin - Associate Dean for Equity, Diversity

Join us for BRA Day, an annual event that raises awareness about breast reconstruction options among women with or who have survived breast cancer. Free and open to the public Documentary short debut "Reconstruction to the Runway: Erica's Breast Cancer Journey" Panel discussion Moderated by: Dr. Lauren Catterall - SIU Medicine Plastic Surgery second-year resident Featuring: Erica Austin - Breast Cancer Patient, New York Fashion Week Model and Deputy Director, SIU Medicine Office of External Relations & Behavioral Health Workforce Center Dr. Wendi El-Amin - Associate Dean for Equity, Diversity

“Many of our clients are young mothers who don’t have all the resources they need, so we’re able to help.” Nurse Lisa Homeier makes herself available 24/7, so “we can talk like we’re sisters.”

“Many of our clients are young mothers who don’t have all the resources they need, so we’re able to help.” Nurse Lisa Homeier makes herself available 24/7, so “we can talk like we’re sisters.”

See our SIU School of Medicine distinguished alums.

See our SIU School of Medicine distinguished alums.

For adults over 60, the center’s three primary care physicians are all experienced geriatricians, specially trained to provide care for an aging population.