Vidhya Prakash, MD, has been appointed to the dual position of chief medical officer and associate dean of clinical affairs and population health at SIU Medicine. Prakash will begin her duties on March 1. She joined SIU School of Medicine in 2014 as an assistant professor of internal medicine. She was subsequently promoted to a full professor position. Most recently, she was the Department of Internal Medicine’s vice chair of clinical affairs and chair of the Clinical Competency Committee. Prakash has served the organization in many other positions, including president of the Faculty Council
Connecting care to patients SIU Medicine has expanded its telehealth program to provide care for patients in the convenience of your own home. SIU Medicine's providers are available to treat patients virtually for a variety of illnesses and issues. If you are interested in scheduling a virtual visit with an SIU Medicine provider: Schedule a virtual visit with your existing SIU Medicine provider today, and talk with your provider in the safety of your home. To request a virtual visit, call 217-545-8000 or 800-342-5748 , or request one online .
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