Need primary care? SIU Family Medicine in Springfield includes perks such as a food pantry, diabetes and weight loss clinic and more.

The Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees appointed J. Kevin Dorsey, MD, PhD , as interim president on July 16, after approving a mutually agreed upon separation agreement ending the tenure of Dr. Randy J. Dunn as President of the SIU System. Dr. Dorsey will serve as president for one year while the board undertakes the search process for a new president. SIU Board Chair Amy Sholar announced information will be forthcoming over the next several months regarding the organization of a search committee and the process by which the university will look for its next leader. Dr. Dorsey

SIU Provides Complete Care for Cleft Lips and Palates

SIU Provides Complete Care for Cleft Lips and Palates

A select group of area high school students will learn about matters of the heart during a summer session of the Physician Pipeline Preparatory Program (or P 4 ) on July 16-19 at SIU School of Medicine. Surgeons and health care professionals at the Prairie Heart Institute of Illinois will lead the training instruction. Eight Springfield students are participating in the summer class, part of the four-year program for local high school youth interested in becoming physicians. P 4 is a partnership among Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield Public Schools – District 186

A select group of area high school students will learn about matters of the heart during a summer session of the Physician Pipeline Preparatory Program (or P 4 ) on July 16-19 at SIU School of Medicine. Surgeons and health care professionals at the Prairie Heart Institute of Illinois will lead the training instruction. Eight Springfield students are participating in the summer class, part of the four-year program for local high school youth interested in becoming physicians. P 4 is a partnership among Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield Public Schools – District 186

A select group of area high school students will learn about matters of the heart during a summer session of the Physician Pipeline Preparatory Program (or P 4 ) on July 16-19 at SIU School of Medicine. Surgeons and health care professionals at the Prairie Heart Institute of Illinois will lead the training instruction. Eight Springfield students are participating in the summer class, part of the four-year program for local high school youth interested in becoming physicians. P 4 is a partnership among Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield Public Schools – District 186

The Department of Maternal-Fetal Medicine at Southern Illinois University Medicine has earned a new status: American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine Accredited. The recognition, awarded by the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine , signifies that the practice has demonstrated a commitment to providing patients with the highest quality care. AIUM ultrasound practice accreditation is a peer review process that allows our practice to prove that we meet or exceed nationally recognized standards in the performance and interpretation of diagnostic ultrasound examinations. AIUM

School physicals and select immunizations are required for students entering pre-k, kindergarten, 6th and 9th grades and for students new to Illinois. Students entering 12th grade need proof of the meningococcal vaccine on or after their 16th birthday.

School physicals and select immunizations are required for students entering pre-k, kindergarten, 6th and 9th grades and for students new to Illinois. Students entering 12th grade need proof of the meningococcal vaccine on or after their 16th birthday.