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.
4 cases of H5N1 bird flu reported in US
To date, four cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A (H5) virus infection have been reported in the U.S.
Continuing education scholarships available for rural nurses
Keeping rural health care healthy: Applications are now available for scholarships to the 2024 Nurse Scholar program!
Memorial Care to transition North Dirksen Urgent Care Clinic to SIU Medicine
Memorial Health and SIU Medicine have announced plans to transition the urgent care clinic at Memorial Care on North Dirksen Parkway to a federally qualified health center (FQHC) administered by SIU Medicine this summer.
Dr. Waqas Azhar welcomed as U.S. citizen
SIU oncologist Dr. Waqas Azar and his wife, Dr. Noor Khalid, joined 76 other guests from around the world this spring at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum to take the U.S. Oath of Citizenship.
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
Team up, tee up to help area children on June 3
SIU Medicine invites golfers to team up and join us at The Rail for the On Par for Pediatrics charity golf outing June 3. Your support will help area children who are facing life-altering diseases.
Medical school community displays creativity in 2024 Scope
SIU School of Medicine unveiled the 2024 edition of SCOPE at an awards reception April 12. The student-produced literary magazine contains short stories, poems and artwork from learners, faculty, staff, alumni and friends of the school.
Mental health first aid training
Empowering individuals to be a part of the solution Recently the Behavioral Health Workforce Center (BHWC) began offering Mental Health First Aid training to employees as part of its mission to bring