At SIU Medicine, our greatest strength is empowering you to take charge of your health journey.
With our expertise and the meaningful partnerships we build across the region, we equip you with the knowledge and support you need to make informed decisions. Together, we create sustainable health solutions that fit your life, making you the champion of your care while improving the well-being of the communities we serve throughout central and southern Illinois.
Innovation brings hope
Callen Hoesman-Cal for short-flits like a hummingbird around the displays at the Kidzeum in Springfield. He seems to be a normal child, his energy and exuberance infectious. 'Normal' is uplifting to hear for his parents that have spent most of last year helping Cal battle leukemia.
When a new clinical trial became available, Cal's family was able to see the future of medical research and a future for Cal.
Path to parenthood
Imagine waking up one day to find you've been signed up for a marathon you never trained for. You push through exhaustion, pain and doubt with each mile, knowing there's no promise of crossing the finish line - but stopping isn't an option.
For the Klemm family, this was the reality of their infertility journey. Every step, needle prick and treatment felt like running another mile in a race that demanded all they had and more.
From polyps to possibility
For more than 34 years, Amy Jackson has cared for children in her Springfield home—her own kids, her grandchildren, nieces, nephews, great-nephews and many others as a trusted daycare provider. With three grown children, four grandsons, Amy’s days have always been full of laughter, love—and plenty of dirty diapers.
More Champions
Pelvic Wellness Center gets patient off the sidelines
When you’re a referee, you’re trained to keep your eye on the ball. For Jackie Slayback of Heyworth, Ill., that focus shifted from the court to her own body, specifically, her bladder.
Finding the right health care team and getting her the right surgical treatment made all the difference. “The Pelvic Wellness Center team members were all awesome,” Jackie said. From the initial consultation and dealing with insurance to checking in on Jackie after her surgery, Jackie knew she had partners who cared about her health
Back in Action
Exceptional care goes beyond advanced procedures and cutting-edge technology- it's about connecting with patients. For Frank Vala, that meant not just relieving his debilitating back pain, but also receiving a Thanksgiving Day call from his surgeron, Dr. Bruce Frankel, checking in to ensure his recovery was on track. This level of dedication, paired with innovative treatments like minimally invasive robotic-assisted surgery, gave Vala more than just a second chance at life- it gave him the confident to embrace it fully.
SIU sexual health champion helps patient heal
Rhonda spent years in silence. She struggled with pain she felt was too personal to discuss. Easier to endure the discomfort than to ever bring it up. When she saw her SIU OB-GYN provider, the pain was so unbearable even simple activities like walking and sitting were excruciating. "Society has made talking about genitals and sexual health a taboo, but ignoring the problem won't make it go away. It just leaves people feeling lost, alone and ashamed."
From strength to struggle- and back again
Rich Payne, a healthy, active man, suddenly found himself unable to walk, dress, or even shower. What began as a strange sensation quickly escalated into a life-altering condition. With his world turned upside down, Rich turned to SIU Medicine for answers and found the support he needed to fight his way back to independence. Discover his unexpected journey of resilience.
Care areas
SIU Medicine is home to dedicated, purposeful problem solvers who specialize in the health of this diverse community. Our health care teams provide services in multiple medical specialties, including the following:
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