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Survivor Recovery Center helps trauma victims heal
By Aren Dow: On the opposite wall of Sicely Kluge’s office, past the dinosaurs and the art supplies, hangs the starting point for many of her patients’ sessions: the snack center. It looks like one of
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Aspect of a Learner - Emilee Gibson
Bloomington-Normal native and fourth-year medical student Emilee Gibson is a force. The Class of 2023 president, medical student representative to the Illinois State Medical Society’s Government
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SIU attends SNMA Conference
SIU Family Medicine Residency Program for Springfield went to recruit medical students at this year’s Student National Medical Associations Annual Medical Education Conference (SNMA). On April 5 - 9
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SIU Center for Family Medicine stands by TriCare members through contract negotiations
We are honored that so many members of the military have chosen SIU Medicine as their provider of choice. We are also aware that many of our military families are covered by TriCare insurance
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Humorist Kay Frances to speak at Women's Power Lunch April 28
Author and humorist Kay Frances will provide laughter and tips to "lighten up, stress less and take care of ourselves” at the Women’s Power Lunch on April 28 in Springfield.
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Dangerous strep throat cases on the rise
Doctors are seeing more cases of strep throat, especially in those age 40 to 60.
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Effective March 21: Masking optional with exceptions
Effective March 21, 2023, masks will be optional at all SIU clinics with the exception of the Simmons Cancer Institute.
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SIU medical students, residency program matches made for next phase of training
On Friday, March 17, 65 SIU students secured residency positions.