Colon cancer screening kits available at SCI March 19
Simmons Cancer Institute will provide free colorectal cancer screening kits to area residents at a drive-thru event from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. and 4 - 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 19.
Simmons Cancer Institute accepting research internship applications
Applications for summer lab internships at Simmons Cancer Institute are being accepted through February 21. Four positions are open to qualified college students planning careers in medicine or research.
Free prostate cancer screenings Sept. 13
DECATUR, IL Memorial Health, in partnership with SIU Medicine and Cancer Care Specialists of Illinois, will offer free prostate cancer screenings on Friday, Sept. 13, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at SIU
Free movie night for breast & prostate cancer awareness Sept. 5
The public is invited to a Cancer Awareness Night at the Avon Theatre on Thursday, Sept. 5, in Decatur, with a free showing of 'The Princess Bride.'
Summer research interns share findings at Simmons Cancer showcase
Four budding scientists presented their research to an audience of faculty, family and community supporters at Simmons Cancer Institute at SIU Medicine on August 1.
Free skin cancer screenings available in Decatur on Aug. 26
SIU Dermatology and Memorial Cancer Care in Decatur are partnering to offer a free community skin cancer screening on August 26.
Butterfly release to honor loved ones, celebrate survivors June 8
Simmons Cancer Institute (SCI) at SIU Medicine will host its 16th Annual Butterfly Release at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 8, in the Thomas Garden of Hope, Simmons Cancer Institute, 315 W. Carpenter St
Colon cancer screening kits available at SCI March 28
Simmons Cancer Institute will provide free colorectal cancer screening kits to area residents at a drive-thru event from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. and 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 28.
