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Published Date:

August 23, 2019

Elected for national committees:

Janak Koirala, MD, MPH, FIDSA-Member (2019-22), Global Health Committee, Infectious Diseases Society for America (IDSA)

Vidya Sundareshan, MD, MPH, FIDSA-Member (2019-22), Public Health Committee, IDSA

Appointed for State of Illinois:

Vidhya Prakash, MD, Member, Illinois Council for Women and Girls, chair of the Health and Healthcare Committee

Nominated for State of Illinois:

Janak Koirala, MD, MPH, Member, IDPH Sepsis Review Task Force

SIU surgeon assists in frostbite injury recovery

February 3, 2026

Local mountaineer Nick Selby successfully summited Mount Everest in May 2025. However, on his way down from the peak, he suffered frostbite to his fingers that would require treatment.

Kenniebrew events to promote progress, equity in health care access

February 3, 2026

The annual Kenniebrew Lecture discusses health disparities and factors affecting population health. Kelly Hurst, EdD, will deliver the 2026 keynote at 5:30 p.m., Feb. 12, at Memorial Learning Center in Springfield.

SIU celebrating Black Alumni Changemakers on Feb. 6

February 2, 2026

The Southern Illinois University Foundation will host Voices of Impact: Celebrating SIU Black Alumni Changemakers from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6,