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Olejnik earns distinction to move women's health care forward
Dr. Jeffrey Olejnik becomes one of four area providers with North American Menopause Society certification
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SIU Medicine to Present Colors of Health Fashion Show 2024
The Alliance for Women in Medicine and Science (AWIMS) will host the Colors of Health Fashion Show and Community Engagement Awards on Friday, Sept. 6, at the Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. 6th
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Free prostate cancer screenings Sept. 13
DECATUR, IL Memorial Health, in partnership with SIU Medicine and Cancer Care Specialists of Illinois, will offer free prostate cancer screenings on Friday, Sept. 13, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at SIU
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Free movie night for breast & prostate cancer awareness Sept. 5
The public is invited to a Cancer Awareness Night at the Avon Theatre on Thursday, Sept. 5, in Decatur, with a free showing of 'The Princess Bride.'
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Skin cancer screenings in Jacksonville on Aug. 24
Jacksonville Memorial Hospital and Simmons Cancer Institute will offer a free community skin cancer screening event from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Aug. 24, at Jacksonville Memorial Hospital, 1600 W
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Summer research interns share findings at Simmons Cancer showcase
Four budding scientists presented their research to an audience of faculty, family and community supporters at Simmons Cancer Institute at SIU Medicine on August 1.
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Historic partnership expands mental health services in Illinois
A historic partnership between SIU School of Medicine's Department of Psychiatry and Packard Mental Health Center will expand psychiatric services by building on Illinois' behavioral health workforce.
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Free skin cancer screenings available in Decatur on Aug. 26
SIU Dermatology and Memorial Cancer Care in Decatur are partnering to offer a free community skin cancer screening on August 26.
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Love joins SIU Family Medicine in Quincy
A new physician offers a range of care to Adams County residents.