Dr. Randy Burnside received the 2025 Dr. Wesley G. Robinson-McNeese ADEI Lifetime Achievement Award for his dedication to advancing antiracism, diversity, equity and inclusion across SIU campuses.

Some patients recently received letters from their insurance companies stating that their primary care provider is no longer available or no longer accepts their insurance. If you received one of these letters — don’t panic. In many cases, these letters were automatically generated due to a technical change in how SIU Medicine bills for certain providers. Your doctor is still with SIU and still accepts your insurance. However, your insurance plan may now require you to call and confirm that you want to keep your current provider. If you don’t take this step, your insurance plan may assign you

Supporting Illinois Farm Families Year After Year Each year, the Farm Family Resource Initiative (FFRI) continues to expand its reach and deepen its impact in rural communities across Illinois. Our annual reports highlight the progress, partnerships, and personal stories that define this vital work. 2025 Annual Report We’re excited to share the 2025 Annual Report. The report features new initiatives, real experiences from farm families, and the progress we’ve made in strengthening mental health support in rural communities. View report 2024 Annual Report Discover how FFRI strengthened support

SIU Medicine’s Department of Pediatrics invites golfers to The Rail Golf Course for another round of On Par for Pediatrics on Monday, June 2.

SIU Medicine’s Department of Pediatrics invites golfers to The Rail Golf Course for another round of On Par for Pediatrics on Monday, June 2.

Patients in central and southern Illinois will now have expanded access to expert kidney care, as SIU Medicine expands its nephrology specialty services. SIU Medicine Nephrology will provide high-quality kidney care, supported by the strength of academic medicine and a team-based approach to treatment. SIU Medicine Nephrology will offer comprehensive kidney health services, including management of chronic kidney disease, oversight of dialysis treatments and referrals for transplant care. Patients will continue to receive care from their trusted providers: Oritsegbubemi Adekola, MD Vikrampal

Patients in central and southern Illinois will now have expanded access to expert kidney care, as SIU Medicine expands its nephrology specialty services. SIU Medicine Nephrology will provide high-quality kidney care, supported by the strength of academic medicine and a team-based approach to treatment. SIU Medicine Nephrology will offer comprehensive kidney health services, including management of chronic kidney disease, oversight of dialysis treatments and referrals for transplant care. Patients will continue to receive care from their trusted providers: Oritsegbubemi Adekola, MD Vikrampal