SIU Medicine audiologist Jennifer L. Berry, AuD, CCC-A, took the title "Best Audiologist" in the Illinois Times' 2018 Best of Springfield awards. Hundreds of readers took to the internet to cast their votes for their favorite restaurants, health care providers, dry cleaners and more in the annual contest. Berry specializes in treating hearing loss and tinnitus and provides cochlear implant services, hearing screenings and hearing aid services. She joined SIU Medicine's Department of Surgery after spending several years researching hearing loss and tinnitus. Berry sees patients at the Ear Nose

The SIU Center for Family Medicine in Decatur has updated its holiday schedule with reduced hours and closures: Thursday, Nov. 22, Thanksgiving Day | Closed Friday, Nov. 23 | Closed Monday, Dec. 24, Christmas Eve | Closed Tuesday, Dec. 25, Christmas Day | Closed Wednesday, Dec. 26 | 8am-5pm (note: no extended hours. Phone hours: 8am-4:30pm) Thursday, Dec. 27 | 8am-5pm Friday, Dec. 28 | 8am-4:30pm Monday, Dec. 31, New Year's Eve | Closed Tuesday, Jan. 1, New Year's Day | Closed Monday, Jan. 21, Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Closed

Rural Health Summit Releases Report on Rural Health in Illinois Identifies great challenges and a path forward Springfield, Ill. - Rural Illinois residents face significant challenges and health disparities compared to residents in the state’s metropolitan areas, according to a new report released by the organizers of the 2018 Illinois Rural Health Summit. The report, titled “ THE STATE OF RURAL HEALTH IN ILLINOIS: Great Challenges and a Path Forward ” compiles information shared by rural health stakeholders across government, healthcare, public health, philanthropy and academia. The report

2018 CHEST Annual Meeting, San Antonio, Texas. October 6-10, 2018. Please visit http://chestmeeting.chestnet.org/ for more information regarding the 2019 CHEST Annual Meeting in New Orleans, LA. Congratulations to our very own, Mirza Ali, MD and Abdisamad Ibrahim, MD, both PGY2's, and Abhishek Kulkarni, MD on your poster acceptance at the 2018 Annual CHEST Meeting in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Ali and Dr. Ibrahim traveled to Texas on October 6-10, 2018 to present their poster "Unusual Case of NSTFMI Associated with Myocardial Bridge". Dr. Mirza Ali along with his mentor Dr. Abhishek Kulkarni

Dr. Leslie Smith shares her favorite resources to learn more about integrative and culinary medicine: National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health , a division of the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) Search for any topic of interest. Most recent research is not always incorporated as quickly as other sites. Overall very user friendly and reasonably comprehensive. Free and open access. Mayo Clinic Search for any topic of interest. Very friendly for patient browsing. Free and open access. Kaiser Permanente Well organized list of many therapies grouped by category. Options to

The Medical provider(s) you can expect to see are: Dr. Peter Miller - a graduate from the SIU Family Medicine Residency. He practices a full spectrum of primary care from pediatric to adult care. His focus is on preventative care along with management of many common chronic conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and several common mental health conditions. He is aided by several Advanced Practice Professionals: Jessica Demarco, PA-C - a graduate from the SIU Physician Assistant Training program. She is also

What is the FTCA? The Federally Supported Health Centers Assistance Act of 1992 and 1995 granted medical malpractice liability protection through the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) to HRSA-supported health centers. Under the Act, health centers are considered Federal employees and with the Federal government acting as their primary insurer. SIU Center For Family Medicine is a Federally Qualified Health Center and is a ‘‘deemed” facility under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA). The medical malpractice coverage extends to all SIU Center for Family Medicine deemed clinical facilities, its staff

SIU Medicine’s Center for Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders is renewing its commitment to Springfield area residents and its 93-county service region with a new partner: Memorial Medical Center. The team will provide care beyond the medical center by offering community-based resources, trainings, research opportunities and support groups. SIU Medicine and Memorial Medical Center will formally announce the partnership with a reception and ribbon cutting at 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 5, at the Memorial Center for Learning and Innovation, 228 W. Miller St., Springfield. SIU’s state-designated

SIU Medicine’s Center for Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders is renewing its commitment to Springfield area residents and its 93-county service region with a new partner: Memorial Medical Center. The team will provide care beyond the medical center by offering community-based resources, trainings, research opportunities and support groups. SIU Medicine and Memorial Medical Center will formally announce the partnership with a reception and ribbon cutting at 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 5, at the Memorial Center for Learning and Innovation, 228 W. Miller St., Springfield. SIU’s state-designated

On Wednesday, September 19, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine celebrated the new Department of Population Science and Policy with an event attended by SIU Medicine Dean and Provost Dr. Jerry Kruse, Interim SIU System President Dr. Kevin Dorsey, Population Science and Policy staff, friends, community partners and other interested individuals. The event, which featured a reception and informational program, invited people to join the movement of improving health in central and southern Illinois. The program reflected on the genesis of the Department, its work to uphold the school's