SIU medical students brought new footwear to neighborhood schools during the holidays.

SIU medical students brought new footwear to neighborhood schools during the holidays.

SIU medical students brought new footwear to neighborhood schools during the holidays.

For more than two years, Frank Vala endured excruciating back pain that interrupted his life, making even simple activities feel impossible. After two surgeries and multiple injections that failed to bring him relief, his hope was dwindling. But Vala’s journey took a positive turn when he found SIU Medicine and surgeon Dr. Bruce Frankel, whose advanced techniques offered a new path to recovery.

For more than two years, Frank Vala endured excruciating back pain that interrupted his life, making even simple activities feel impossible. After two surgeries and multiple injections that failed to bring him relief, his hope was dwindling. But Vala’s journey took a positive turn when he found SIU Medicine and surgeon Dr. Bruce Frankel, whose advanced techniques offered a new path to recovery.

For more than two years, Frank Vala endured excruciating back pain that interrupted his life, making even simple activities feel impossible. After two surgeries and multiple injections that failed to bring him relief, his hope was dwindling. But Vala’s journey took a positive turn when he found SIU Medicine and surgeon Dr. Bruce Frankel, whose advanced techniques offered a new path to recovery.

While surgery is a last resort, more than 500,000 Americans still go under the knife each year seeking relief from back pain. The procedure, complications and recovery times are improved thanks to minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS).

Quincy-area patients visiting the SIU Center for Family Medicine can now supplement their health care options with a range of treatments that encompass some hallmarks of Eastern medicine.

Quincy-area patients visiting the SIU Center for Family Medicine can now supplement their health care options with a range of treatments that encompass some hallmarks of Eastern medicine.

Warm up your job search at our winter hiring event! This winter, take the next step in your career with SIU Medicine. Join us for a casual hiring event where you can meet with hiring managers and HR representatives from our clinical and administrative teams. We’re offering same-day interviews for RNs, LPNs, MACCs and MAs—and sharing helpful tips to guide you through our hiring process. Wednesday, January 28 3–6 p.m. 2937 W. White Oaks Drive, Springfield What you’ll find: • Same-day, on-site interviews for select clinical roles • One-on-one conversations with department representatives and