The SIU Division of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is dedicated to improving the quality of EMS education and pre-hospital care throughout central and southern Illinois. We strongly believe that EMS practitioners play a critical role in the healthcare system, and we are committed to providing them with the knowledge and skills they need to deliver the highest quality of care to their patients. Our team of EMS physicians work collaboratively to develop and implement innovative educational programs, research initiatives, and clinical guidelines to enhance the care delivered to patients in the

After becoming a department in 2019, the Department of Emergency Medicine grew in November 2020 by forming Divisions of Education, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Pediatric Emergency Medicine, and Ultrasound. “Fifteen years ago, Emergency Medicine was not well specialized in the Springfield community,” said Christopher McDowell, MD, MEd, MS, FAAEM, Chair of Emergency Medicine. “Throughout the last ten years, the SIU Emergency Medicine team has transformed the education and practice of Emergency Medicine in our community, resulting in a highly sought after Residency and Clerkship program

We have the most comprehensive, multidisciplinary fertility center in Central Illinois dedicated to the treatment and care of infertile couples. Our clinic is unique in that we use a team approach for the female AND male patient to delineate the cause(s) of their infertility. Since 2009, the mission of the SIU Fertility and IVF Center is to assist patients in Central and Southern Illinois to accomplish their goal of conceiving a baby. Our physicians are board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility and Urology. In addition, the physicians and their

SIU Medicine accepts most major medical insurance plans. Infertility coverage varies greatly among insurance companies and individual plans. Upon scheduling an appointment, you will be asked to fax a copy of your insurance card(s) to our clinic. Our financial counselor will make contact with your insurance carrier to determine your fertility benefits and will then advise you of those benefits prior to your appointment. For patients with limited or no fertility insurance benefits, we offer self-pay treatment options. Self-pay options are payable at the time services are rendered and must be

Female Treatment Options Female Anatomy Problems Problems with the fallopian tubes, uterus or cervix require immediate attention. After diagnosing the problem by using hysteroscopy ( a close visual examination of the uterus) or imaging procedures including ultrasound (the use of sound waves to see the ovaries and uterus) and hysterosalpingogram (HSG, an x-ray technique which uses dye injected into the uterus to see if it is normal and if the tubes are open), fertility specialists may perform a laparoscopy (minimally invasive surgery) to correct the anatomic problems, or robotic surgery for

The Division of General Obstetrics and Gynecology provides a wide range of consultation services for women of all ages, including, routine gynecologic exams, obstetric care, contraception and menopause management, breast and bone density screening, treatment for STDs and pelvic pain, sonography, colposcopy, and minimally invasive gynecologic surgery. Our physicians have a large clinical practice that includes a diverse population, offering plenty of learning opportunities for medical students, residents, and fellows.

Expertise The Gynecological Oncology division, directed by Laurent Brard MD, PhD, provides women throughout Central and Southern Illinois with expert, specialized care for the treatment of all types of gynecologic cancers. Dr. Brard is a board certified Gynecological Oncologist who cares for more than 900 women per year from the region. We provide consultative services for SIU School of Medicine faculty and private practice physicians in Central/Southern Illinois. The broad ranges of gynecological cancers seen here are managed using a multidisciplinary, patient-centered approach. We deliver

Welcome to the Department of Maternal-Fetal Medicine at SIU Medicine. Our multidisciplinary team provides the highest quality care for women from central and southern Illinois facing complicated or high-risk pregnancies. Individuals who benefit from Maternal-Fetal Medicine include pregnant women experiencing gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, pre-term labor, fetal growth problems, previous miscarriages and multiple babies including twins and triplets. Our providers support women before, during, and after pregnancy with comprehensive and modern services including advanced ultrasound imaging

Established in July 2019, the mission of the Office of Community Initiatives and Complex Care is to remove "complex" out of "complex care" and support programs that bring improved access, increase self-sufficiency, and increase healing for all. The office has multiple programs available to our community. All programs use motivational interviewing, harm reduction, and trauma-informed care concepts to decrease isolation and develop a trusting relationship with residents living in central and southern Illinois. Programs include community health workers, trauma informed-care services and training