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5 Reasons to Get Health Care at SIU Family Medicine
Need primary care? SIU Family Medicine in Springfield includes perks such as a food pantry, diabetes and weight loss clinic and more.
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Dr. Dorsey Named Interim President of SIU
The Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees appointed J. Kevin Dorsey, MD, PhD , as interim president on July 16, after approving a mutually agreed upon separation agreement ending the tenure
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Area High School Students to Receive Cardiac Training
A select group of area high school students will learn about matters of the heart during a summer session of the Physician Pipeline Preparatory Program (or P 4 ) on July 16-19 at SIU School of
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SIU Maternal-Fetal Medicine Awarded AUIM Accreditation
The Department of Maternal-Fetal Medicine at Southern Illinois University Medicine has earned a new status: American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine Accredited. The recognition, awarded by the
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Medical Students Working with Local Physicians
Family physicians in seven Illinois communities are hosting students from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine July 9 – August 3. The students are participating in the school’s Family
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Cabell's: New resource will help you avoid predatory publishers
Are you interested in publishing an article, but don't know how to start locating a journal? Are you interested in publishing but aren't sure how to determine if a journal is a reputable source or if
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District 186 School Health Requirements: FAQ
School physicals and select immunizations are required for students entering pre-k, kindergarten, 6th and 9th grades and for students new to Illinois. Students entering 12th grade need proof of the meningococcal vaccine on or after their 16th birthday.
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New Initiative Sparks Collaboration between Internal Medicine Residents, Community Members
Small groups of internal medicine residents and African Americans discuss implicit bias, health care barriers and meaningful solutions