SIU School of Medicine is dedicated to improving health care in central and southern Illinois through education, patient care, research, and community service. By partnering with the Illinois Department of Corrections, the Office of Correctional Medicine extends this mission to justice-involved individuals, offering board-certified care, integrated learning, research, and peer support to ensure continuity of care and better outcomes as they reintegrate into their communities.
Correctional Medicine
The Office of Correctional Medicine at SIU Medicine improves health outcomes for justice-involved individuals through innovative care, education and community service.
Mission of the Office of Correctional Medicine
Quality health care for everyone
Health Matters
Empowering health through education
Health Matters is a series created by the SIU Medicine Office of Correctional Medicine to make health education easier for everyone. It includes tools for patients, healthcare providers, and the community. From managing chronic conditions to supporting reentry after incarceration, these resources offer practical, easy-to-follow guidance to improve health and well-being.
Learn how to manage your health with simple, clear guidance. From choosing healthy foods to managing diabetes or stress, these tools can help you take small steps toward feeling better and staying well.
Get quick, helpful tools to support patient care. These resources offer guidance on managing chronic conditions, improving communication, and delivering care that puts patients first.
Explore resources that explain how health and incarceration affect people and communities. You'll find tips for staying healthy, supporting reentry, and building understanding through better care.
Latest articles
SIU's Correctional Medicine joins DoD Skillbridge program
SIU's Office of Correctional Medicine has joined the U.S. Department of Defense SkillBridge Program as an industry partner, creating new opportunities for transitioning service members and military spouses.
MEDPREP student drive nets 13K hygiene products for women in corrections
SIU MEDPREP students delivered more than 13,000 feminine hygiene products to Springfield on March 19 for women housed in the Illinois Department of Corrections.
Kenniebrew, McNeese awards celebrate champions of equity, inclusion
During the 2024 Alonzo Kenniebrew Lecture on February 8, Dr. Wendi El-Amin presented awards to honor individuals and a group who continue the challenging work Dr. Kenniebrew modeled, promoting inclusive excellence and equitable practices.
Join our growing team
The Office of Correctional Medicine is comprised of talented and compassionate team members who are committed to improving health care outcomes for justice-involved individuals. It provides a unique career as a health care professional and the opportunity to work in an energetic, stimulating, multidisciplinary workplace.