The Epidemiology and Biostatistics division has a successful history of providing evaluation and analytical services to various local and state funded programs. Within the Epidemiology and Biostatistics division, we possess the expertise and technical knowledge to organize previously collected data, analyze and describe, as well as evaluate program effectiveness and success and provide detailed reports back to our partnering institutions. Previously funded state contracts have included Illinois Department of Public Health Asthma Program, Illinois Department on Aging – Alzheimer’s supportive

Project Overview The Southern Illinois University System hosted a Veteran’s Summit on September 12-13, 2019 to address the unique challenges veterans in our region face in accessing healthcare, legal assistance and educational opportunities. The objective of the summit, held at the Mt. Vernon Armory, was to strengthen the rural healthcare infrastructure, legal support structure and the educational delivery system for veterans through the creation of strategic partnerships, and improved collaboration and communication among all system partners, veterans serving organizations, governmental

About Tracey Tracey Meares was the number one student in her class at Springfield High School in 1984. She was never officially given the title until decades later. She would have been the first black female valedictorian. Her representation as such may have encouraged other marginalized students that they too can strive to be their best academically. Tracey went on to break barriers by becoming the first tenured black female law professor at the University of Chicago and Yale Law School as well as a foremost authority in her field. Her presence has been an inspiration to others to do the same

In recent weeks, questions related to access to health care in central Illinois have become loud and pronounced. News stories, legislative hearings, personal testimony and inaccurate information have all contributed to confusion and disagreement about the availability and quality of care in the region.

In recent weeks, questions related to access to health care in central Illinois have become loud and pronounced. News stories, legislative hearings, personal testimony and inaccurate information have all contributed to confusion and disagreement about the availability and quality of care in the region.

In recent weeks, questions related to access to health care in central Illinois have become loud and pronounced. News stories, legislative hearings, personal testimony and inaccurate information have all contributed to confusion and disagreement about the availability and quality of care in the region.

In recent weeks, questions related to access to health care in central Illinois have become loud and pronounced. News stories, legislative hearings, personal testimony and inaccurate information have all contributed to confusion and disagreement about the availability and quality of care in the region.