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Aug. 30, 2016 - Youssef Georges Chami, MD, FACC, has joined the faculty of Southern Illinois University School of Medicine as an associate professor of internal medicine, specializing in interventional cardiology. He is also a member of SIU HealthCare, the School's group practice.

How are individuals referred for interviews? After you pass an exam, your name will be placed on the active employment register for that job title, in order by score. When there is a vacant position for that specific title, an email will be sent to those on the register to inquire of their interest for that particular vacancy. Candidates who respond and indicate their interest are referred to the employing department for an interview in order of their ranking. The employing department is eligible to receive three candidates. What is an employment register? An employment register is simply a

A major gift to SIU School of Medicine will transform the health care of people throughout Illinois and beyond. Springfield couple Dale and Deborah Smith donated a substantial financial gift to the Center for Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders at SIU Medicine to expand research, enhance programming and improve care for people with Alzheimer’s disease and assist their caregivers. The center will now be named the Dale and Deborah Smith Center for Alzheimer’s Research and Treatment at SIU Medicine. The center provides clinical care, research and community programs throughout Illinois

The honor of your presence is requested at the Investiture of Bradley F. Schwartz, DO, FACS as the inaugural holder of The Frank and Linda Vala Endowed Chair in Urology. Wednesday, June 29, 2022 Reception 4:00 pm | Ceremony 5:00 pm Memorial Learning Center 228 W Miller St, Springfield, IL

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is an intestinal disorder causing pain in the belly, gas, diarrhea, and constipation. It can often be treated and controlled through management of diet and lifestyle. More advanced or chronic cases may require medical attention.

COVID-19 vaccinations are underway, a crucial step in the evolving effort to curb the spread and lethality of the global pandemic. SIU Medicine wants our patients and the public to have confidence in the process. We encourage questions about your concerns and how to best protect against the virus. Sharing information will help the community stay safer and better informed. One question frequently heard is: Can I get an antibody test if I have had the vaccine? Understanding antibodies Antibodies are proteins produced by immune cells that circulate in your body. They help fight off infectious

If you or someone you know recently gave birth, you can expect to notice a wide range of emotions, including negative ones. Exhaustion, stress, anxiousness, sadness and loneliness are all common experiences for new moms (and dads!) in the first couple days and weeks after welcoming a new child into the world. But how can you tell when a new mom has the typical "baby blues" versus a more serious mental health condition known as postpartum depression (PPD)? While only a medical doctor can diagnose PPD, there are some telltale characteristics that all new mothers and their loved ones should be

Whether you’re visiting the local waterpark, playing sports outdoors, working in your garden or resting in a car on a warm summer day, hot temperatures could spell a heat-related illness like heat exhaustion or heat stroke. While heat stroke and heat exhaustion both exist on a spectrum, the illnesses manifest themselves quite differently, and one could be fatal. Do you know the differences? We talked to Wendi El-Amin, MD, specialist in Family Medicine, to find out. Heat exhaustion The body is able to cool itself by sweating, but if sweating is unable to dissipate the heat generated within the