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.
Academic medicine means you benefit from the latest research and innovation in health care.
At SIU Medicine, our team of experts collaborates to find solutions for the unique health challenges in our region, ensuring you receive cutting-edge, personalized care—right where you live.
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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Innovative care beyond the clinic
SIU Medicine goes beyond traditional health care to support your overall well-being. Through initiatives like cancer support groups, no-cost Alzheimer’s classes for patients and caregivers, and culinary medicine programs, we empower individuals to live healthier lives. Convenience features such as MyHealth@SIU Medicine, text and online bill pay, and the FollowMyHealth patient portal make managing your care easier. Our mission is to ensure that you not only receive excellent medical care but also the tools to thrive in your daily life.
Champion. Supporter. Friend.
At SIU, we believe that the best health care means even more than clinical excellence. So our patients not only get exceptional medicine, the newest technology, the brightest minds. They also get someone who cares about them, champions their lives, and our community. We know that the journey to good health isn't taken alone. So we make sure our patients never are.
