Dr. Satu Somani was one of the original faculty members of the SIU-SOM Department of Pharmacology and a dedicated scientist educator. He loved teaching, often asking for more time to teach additional material he felt important to the student’s medical education. Dr. Somani passed suddenly in 2002. To honor Dr. Somani’s memory, a fund was setup by Mrs. Somani to enable the Department of Pharmacology to annually award an outstanding student of Medical Pharmacology a monetary stipend. In addition a plaque with the recipient’s name hangs outside the departmental office on the 3 rd floor of 801

The Southern Illinois University Family and Community Medicine program in Springfield has achieved recognition as a Level 3 Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), a private, non-profit organization dedicated to improving health care quality. This represents Springfield’s third NCQA recognition as a PCMH. Their ongoing efforts are magnified by the achievement of Level 3 status which is the highest PCMH ranking. "We appreciate all of the continuing great work that is being done in Springfield to provide patient-centered care that is

The Southern Illinois University Family and Community Medicine program in Springfield has achieved recognition as a Level 3 Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), a private, non-profit organization dedicated to improving health care quality. This represents Springfield’s third NCQA recognition as a PCMH. Their ongoing efforts are magnified by the achievement of Level 3 status which is the highest PCMH ranking. "We appreciate all of the continuing great work that is being done in Springfield to provide patient-centered care that is

The Southern Illinois University Family and Community Medicine program in Springfield has achieved recognition as a Level 3 Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), a private, non-profit organization dedicated to improving health care quality. This represents Springfield’s third NCQA recognition as a PCMH. Their ongoing efforts are magnified by the achievement of Level 3 status which is the highest PCMH ranking. "We appreciate all of the continuing great work that is being done in Springfield to provide patient-centered care that is

In the summer months, many pool and beach-goers thirst to have sun-kissed, glowing skin. However, sunbathing can result in serious and life-threatening consequences. SIU Medicine dermatologist, Sacharitha Bowers, MD, answers reveal that proper steps can help you protect your skin this season. Q & A: Is there such a thing as a healthy tan? No, unfortunately, there is no such thing as a healthy tan! Any amount of ulraviolet (UV) exposure that leads to tanning can contribute to harmful effects in the skin, such as increased aging of the skin and skin cancer. Additionally, a tan cannot block

In the summer months, many pool and beach-goers thirst to have sun-kissed, glowing skin. However, sunbathing can result in serious and life-threatening consequences. SIU Medicine dermatologist, Sacharitha Bowers, MD, answers reveal that proper steps can help you protect your skin this season. Q & A: Is there such a thing as a healthy tan? No, unfortunately, there is no such thing as a healthy tan! Any amount of ulraviolet (UV) exposure that leads to tanning can contribute to harmful effects in the skin, such as increased aging of the skin and skin cancer. Additionally, a tan cannot block

Asthma is a condition that makes it difficult to breathe. But asthma doesn’t always cause symptoms. SIU Center for Family Medicine resident physician Dr. Alicia Altheimer shares what families should look for, what to expect at the doctor’s office, how asthma is treated and ways to prevent flare ups. Q: What are the symptoms of asthma? A: Asthma symptoms can include: Trouble breathing, wheezing, or noisy breathing Coughing, often at nighttime or early in the morning, or when you exercise A tight feeling in the chest These symptoms can occur every day or a few times a month. Q: Is there a test

Asthma is a condition that makes it difficult to breathe. But asthma doesn’t always cause symptoms. SIU Center for Family Medicine resident physician Dr. Alicia Altheimer shares what families should look for, what to expect at the doctor’s office, how asthma is treated and ways to prevent flare ups. Q: What are the symptoms of asthma? A: Asthma symptoms can include: Trouble breathing, wheezing, or noisy breathing Coughing, often at nighttime or early in the morning, or when you exercise A tight feeling in the chest These symptoms can occur every day or a few times a month. Q: Is there a test

Asthma is a condition that makes it difficult to breathe. But asthma doesn’t always cause symptoms. SIU Center for Family Medicine resident physician Dr. Alicia Altheimer shares what families should look for, what to expect at the doctor’s office, how asthma is treated and ways to prevent flare ups. Q: What are the symptoms of asthma? A: Asthma symptoms can include: Trouble breathing, wheezing, or noisy breathing Coughing, often at nighttime or early in the morning, or when you exercise A tight feeling in the chest These symptoms can occur every day or a few times a month. Q: Is there a test