Bailey Flamm, MD ’21, specializing in obstetrics and gynecology, joins Cape Care for Women, a Saint Francis Medical Partner located in Cape Girardeau, MO. Matthew Woodbury, MD ’24, will soon celebrate his daughter, Sabrina’s, first birthday! (pictured below) Blaine Traylor, MD ’24, and spouse, Erin, welcomed baby boy, Theodore, in November of 2024. Ben Hauter, MD '20 and wife Brittany welcomed their second child, James Christian Hauter, on February 21, 2025. Congratulations! (pictured below) Brea Sturm, MD ’20, is newly married to Zach Green as of October 12, 2024. (pictured below) Audra Storm

Drs. Kate Kottwitz (McKenna), MD ’14 & Michael Kottwitz, MD ’13, welcomed their fourth child, Shepherd Michael Kottwitz, on December 18, 2025. Michael Parenteau, MD ’13, US Navy Exchange Officer to the UK Royal Navy, participates in a World War II Remembrance Day in England. Amber May, MD ’12 has just joined the Chicago North Shore Moms community. Read about her work, her family and her "why". Read the article Here (pictured left) Alexis Scott, MD ’18, moved from Germany to Japan to continue military service. Rik Austin, MD '14, Robert Tennill, MD '14 and Tyler Fulks, MD '16, have all earned

SIU Medicine, Salvation Army partner for clinic On a cold December day, a man staying at the winter warming shelter found out from a friend that free walk-in health services were available at SIU Medicine. Homeless, just recently returned to central Illinois from Oregon and in need of a primary care physician to help with ADD, he ventured over to SIU Medicine’s recently established clinic at the Salvation Army on Clear Lake. After a walk-in visit and another two follow-up appointments, it’s helped steady his life. “He's been doing so well since then,” said Lauren Harbison, a program services

SIU Medicine, Salvation Army partner for clinic On a cold December day, a man staying at the winter warming shelter found out from a friend that free walk-in health services were available at SIU Medicine. Homeless, just recently returned to central Illinois from Oregon and in need of a primary care physician to help with ADD, he ventured over to SIU Medicine’s recently established clinic at the Salvation Army on Clear Lake. After a walk-in visit and another two follow-up appointments, it’s helped steady his life. “He's been doing so well since then,” said Lauren Harbison, a program services

SIU Medicine, Salvation Army partner for clinic On a cold December day, a man staying at the winter warming shelter found out from a friend that free walk-in health services were available at SIU Medicine. Homeless, just recently returned to central Illinois from Oregon and in need of a primary care physician to help with ADD, he ventured over to SIU Medicine’s recently established clinic at the Salvation Army on Clear Lake. After a walk-in visit and another two follow-up appointments, it’s helped steady his life. “He's been doing so well since then,” said Lauren Harbison, a program services

Scott Herbert, MD ’01 , is an independent oncologist and co-founder of NexusHealth in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He wrote an opinion piece discussing how changes in the health care landscape affect patient relationships, access to care, and the vital role independent physicians play in their communities. Read more here Michael Bass, MD ’04, “Hello colleagues! I am currently living in the Katy, Texas area. If anyone visits the area and is interested in cycling, we have an amazing cycling club that rides every Saturday.” (pictures below) Meredith Frame, MD ’08, "Last summer, I decided to retire from

J. Ryan Willis, MD ’98, and his uncle, Jerrold Willis, MD ‘77, were both named The Rend Lake College Foundation 2025 Alumni of the Year. (Pictured right) Valerie Hay, MD ’97, Oneida Comprehensive Health Division welcomes Dr. Hay (Board Certified Pediatrician) as a provider. Dr. Hay brings more than 20 years of experience as a pediatrician; her expertise will enhance patient care for members of the Oneida Nation, their descendants and other Tribes. "Dr. Hay brings a wealth of experience to her new role along with a passion for providing exceptional care to children and families," explained

Virginia Dolan, MD '86, and her spouse, James, will celebrate their 45th wedding anniversary on June 13th, 2026. Walter Morrow, MD ’83 became a first-time grandpa on June 17, 2025. He has been traveling to Philadelphia to visit his grandson. Kurt Wilhelm II, MD ’88, "After retirement (Jan 1, 2022), I went through a welding program and now do various types of welding on a hobby basis. I also took up blacksmithing and have my own forge where I create art pieces for fun & profit. Finally, we bought a small motorhome and travel around the country at our leisure." John Benitez, MD ’81, “Retired

The mission of Southern Illinois University School of Medicine mission is to optimize the health of people in central and southern Illinois through education, patient care, research and service to community. Our school recognizes that a diverse workforce plays a large part in achieving this goal. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including those with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) immigration status. DACA recipients are not eligible for federal or state funding. Southern Illinois University School of Medicine accepts DACA recipients with the understanding that: There

As the most common type of cancer in the United States, skin cancer affects 1 in 5 people before the age of 70. Estimates show that on a daily basis in the United States, 50 people die of skin cancer and another 9,500 people will receive a skin cancer diagnosis. Based on these statistics, it's likely that you or someone you know will be affected by skin cancer at some point. There's plenty of good news, however. For example, did you know that detecting skin cancer early (before it spreads to other tissues and organs) can significantly improve health outcomes? Early detection is so effective