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Opioid Conference Offers Guidance For Health Care, Law Enforcement Professionals
The United States is in the midst of an opioid overdose epidemic. Opioids (including prescription opioids and heroin) killed more than 33,000 people in 2015, more than any year on record, according to
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SIU PA Program National Medical Challenge Bowl Champions
After winning its third consecutive Illinois Academy of Physician Assistants State Medical Challenge Bowl in April, on May 17, the SIU Physician Assistant Program Medical Challenge Bowl team won the
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New Sound & Query Podcast: Healthcare and Law Enforcement Collaboration
In a new Sound & Query podcast, Officer Rikki Castles of the Springfield Police discusses the connection between healthcare and law enforcements and the need for collaboration. See our Podcast page
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Panel Seeks to Connect Caregivers, Psychologists
“Co nnecting Caregivers,” a panel discussion featuring psychologists, caregivers and the loved ones they care for, will be held at 5 p.m., Monday, June 5, at Simmons Cancer Institute at Southern
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SIU Faculty, Student Receive Humanism, Teaching Awards
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine honored several faculty members and students during its 2017 commencement on Saturday, May 20, at the University of Illinois at Springfield. Assistant
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Honor Medical Society Welcomes New Members
The Eta Chapter of Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Honor Medical Society at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine inducted 14 new members at its spring banquet held May 19 at Panther Creek Country
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SIU Medicine Holds 43rd Commencement
Sixty-three physicians and four graduate students at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine received their diplomas on Saturday, May 20, in the Sangamon Auditorium at University of Illinois
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MEDPREP Program Alumni Graduate from SIUSOM
The Southern Illinois University School of Medicine held its 43rd annual commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at the Sangamon Auditorium in Springfield, IL. Six of the members of the