SIU Med School to Host 14th Annual Cancer Symposium

“The Spectrum of Cancer Care for Primary Providers,” is the topic of the 14th Annual Simmons Cancer Institute Symposium, which will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, September 3 at

Could Flaxseed Prevent a Recurrence of Ovarian Cancer?

SIU Clinical Trial First to Study Use as Dietary Supplement in Ovarian Cancer Survivors A new clinical trial at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is the first in the United States to

‘Denim & Diamonds’ Cancer Institute Fundraiser Celebrates 15th Anniversary

Simmons Cancer Institute at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is hosting its 15th annual “Denim & Diamonds” fundraiser Saturday, October 3. The funds raised will support innovative

Keep Kids in School Coalition Offers Student Physicals Pre-K, Kindergarten, sixth, ninth graders need checkups

Springfield Public School District 186 students who have difficulty accessing medical care have more opportunities to get needed physicals and immunizations this summer, thanks to a coalition of area

Medical Innovators Video Features Dr. Andrew Wilber

The Sangamon County Medical Society has released the seventh video in a series that highlights the innovation and research achievements within the local medical community. Each video profiles a 2013

SIU Med School Is Exclusive Site for Bladder Cancer Clinical Trial

Combined Drug Therapies May Prevent Need for Surgery A new clinical trial for bladder cancer has opened exclusively at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield. The trial will

Raindrops on a Tent - Deep Brain Stimulation

Deep Brain Stimulation brings new life to patients with movement disorders Written by Rebecca Budde | Photographs by James Hawker Published in Aspects, Winter 2012 | Vol 35-1 Diagnosed with essential
Crash reenactment

Crash reenactment to remind HS students of driving dangers

The Winchester and Scott County Police, Fire and EMS will recreate an automobile crash experience for Winchester and Bluffs high school students at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 5, at Winchester High School