Newsletters
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine's Department of Population Science and Policy offers monthly newsletters to update friends, partners and supporters on new projects and information. Click here to receive The Pioneer and Pioneer Pulse.
THE PIONEER
The Pioneer is our quarterly newsletter focused on highlighting the incredible efforts of our faculty and staff, improving health outcomes in central and southern Illinois.
The Pioneer - Volume 5.3 - August 11, 2022
This issue will introduce the new department chair, Dr. Wiley Jenkins, and will provide updates for projects from our different divisions.
The Pioneer - Volume 5.2 - June 30, 2022
This issue focuses PSP's collaboration with Hillsboro Area Hospital.
The Pioneer - Volume 5.1 - April 4, 2022
This issue highlights our efforts as we launch the Department's vision to improve population health outcomes in central and southern Illinois
The Pioneer - Volume 4.3 - July 26, 2021
This issue highlights new efforts the Department of Population Science and Policy will make as it enters its fourth year.
The Pioneer - Volume 4.2 - December 22, 2020
This issue focuses on 2020 achievements for the Department of Population Science and Policy.
The Pioneer - Volume 4.1 - September 14, 2020
This issue provides a glimpse into some of the Department of Population Science and Policy's recent projects and research focused on COVID-19.
The Pioneer - Volume 3.4 – February 18, 2020
This issue focuses on new achievements and upcoming events.
The Pioneer - Volume 3.3 – December 18, 2019
This issue focuses on 2019 achievements and 2020 goals.
The Pioneer - Volume 3.2 – June 3, 2019
This issue focuses on the health of populations and upcoming events.
The Pioneer - Volume 3.1 – February 1, 2019
This issue focuses on the power of our partnerships and upcoming events.
The Pioneer - Volume 2.3 - October 1, 2018
This issue focuses on the launch of the Department of Population Science and Policy, each of the Department’s divisions and upcoming events.
The Pioneer - Volume 2.2 - June 1, 2018
This issue focuses on The Office's innovative efforts to prevent asthma attacks, connect community innovators, and examine state opioid policies.
The Pioneer – Volume 2.1 - February 1, 2018
This issue focuses on the launch of our Social Innovation Division and partnerships with United Way, Illinois Education Association, and the Illinois State Board of Education.
The Pioneer - Volume 1.2 - October 1, 2017
This issue focuses on The Office’s of year anniversary, opioid research, defining rural health disparities; and asthma in Springfield and Decatur.
The Pioneer - Volume 1.1 - June 1, 2017
Our inaugural digital newsletter introduces you to the Office, describes our goals, discusses our employment opportunities, and asks for your partnership in improving the health of our communities.
THE PIONEER PULSE
The Pioneer Pulse is a monthly supplement to our larger quarterly newsletter, The Pioneer. The Pioneer Pulse is filled with news and updates on population science and policy issues affecting our region, state and country.
The Pioneer - Volume 3.7 - October 1, 2019
This issue explores PSP's communication efforts and methods.
The Pioneer - Volume 3.6 – September 3, 2019
This issue focuses on PSP's recruiting efforts.
The Pioneer Pulse - Volume 3.5 – August 1, 2019
This issue focuses on HIV in rural areas.
The Pioneer Pulse - Volume 3.4 – July 1, 2019
This issue focuses on cancer and population health.
The Pioneer Pulse - Volume 3.3 – May 1, 2019
This issue focuses on the intersection of Behavioral Health and Population Health and the 2019 MD/MPH Graduates.
The Pioneer Pulse - Volume 3.2 - April 1, 2019
This issue focuses on National Public Health Week and the intersection of public health and population health.
The Pioneer Pulse - Volume 3.1 - March 1, 2019
This issue focuses on the intersection of population health, public health and social work with Health Policy Specialist Kimberly Palermo.
The Pioneer Pulse - Volume 2.7 - November 1, 2018
This issue focuses on the report “The State of Rural Health in Illinois,” the “They Never Asked” Human Trafficking Conference and recently published scholarly articles by PSP Research Assistant Professor Eric Adjei Boakye.
The Pioneer Pulse - Volume 2.6 - September 4, 2018
This issue focuses on the 2018 Rural Health Summit, Illinois Rural Health Association Award of Merit and becoming a Pioneer Sponsor of the Pathways to Population Health (P2PH) movement.
The Pioneer Pulse - Volume 2.5 – August 1, 2018
This issue focuses on exploring rural health and tackling the opioid epidemic.
The Pioneer Pulse - Volume 2.4 – July 2, 2018
This issue focuses on rural Illinois connectivity issues and reducing asthma triggers.
The Pioneer Pulse - Volume 2.3 - May 1, 2018
This issue focuses on National Women's Health Week and SIU School of Medicine's social mission.
The Pioneer Pulse – Volume 2.2 – April 2, 2018
This issue focuses on National Public Health Week and problem-based learning.
The Pioneer Pulse – Volume 2.1 - March 1, 2018
This issue focuses on health policy and tax bill changes as well as dementia care.
The Pioneer Pulse - Volume 1.4 - December 1, 2017
This issue focuses on our year in review and looks to 2018 as we continue our efforts in improving health outcomes in our 66 county region.
The Pioneer Pulse - Volume 1.3 - November 1, 2017
This issue focuses on Medical Legal Partnerships, National Rural Health Day, project highlights, and resources for doctors in rural areas.
The Pioneer Pulse - Volume 1.2 - September 1, 2017
This issue focuses on opioid use, vaccination rates, rural mortality, and insurance subsidies.
The Pioneer Pulse - Volume 1.1 - August 1, 2017
This issue focuses on health care reform and information on rural and urban resident disparities.