The Department of Pediatrics at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine has obtained a Level 3 status as the first pediatric-specific, multi-specialty clinic to be recognized as a Patient-Centered Specialty Practice (PCSP) in the state of Illinois. The recognition, awarded by the National Committee for Quality Assurance , signifies that the Springfield practice has met quality standards and excels at care delivery and coordination. The Patient-Centered Specialty Practice is a model of care that puts pediatric patients at the forefront of care and helps build better relationships

Family physicians in 10 Illinois communities are hosting students from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine October 29–November 23. The students are participating in the school’s Family Medicine Preceptorship Program. [Editor: See the list below for the student or physician from your community.] The experience provides an opportunity for students to use their medical knowledge in an office setting under the supervision of an experienced physician. The students choose from more than 160 family practice physicians in Illinois for their preceptorship experience. They will graduate from

Family physicians in 10 Illinois communities are hosting students from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine October 29–November 23. The students are participating in the school’s Family Medicine Preceptorship Program. [Editor: See the list below for the student or physician from your community.] The experience provides an opportunity for students to use their medical knowledge in an office setting under the supervision of an experienced physician. The students choose from more than 160 family practice physicians in Illinois for their preceptorship experience. They will graduate from

Family physicians in 10 Illinois communities are hosting students from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine October 29–November 23. The students are participating in the school’s Family Medicine Preceptorship Program. [Editor: See the list below for the student or physician from your community.] The experience provides an opportunity for students to use their medical knowledge in an office setting under the supervision of an experienced physician. The students choose from more than 160 family practice physicians in Illinois for their preceptorship experience. They will graduate from

Family physicians in 10 Illinois communities are hosting students from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine October 29–November 23. The students are participating in the school’s Family Medicine Preceptorship Program. [Editor: See the list below for the student or physician from your community.] The experience provides an opportunity for students to use their medical knowledge in an office setting under the supervision of an experienced physician. The students choose from more than 160 family practice physicians in Illinois for their preceptorship experience. They will graduate from

Family physicians in 10 Illinois communities are hosting students from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine October 29–November 23. The students are participating in the school’s Family Medicine Preceptorship Program. [Editor: See the list below for the student or physician from your community.] The experience provides an opportunity for students to use their medical knowledge in an office setting under the supervision of an experienced physician. The students choose from more than 160 family practice physicians in Illinois for their preceptorship experience. They will graduate from

Alzheimer’s disease could affect more than 14 million Americans by 2050 if a cure isn’t found, the Alzheimer’s Association reports. The Center for Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders, part of SIU Medicine’s Neuroscience Institute, is hoping new research studies might change that. Three clinical trials, including the Aware Study by AbbVie, Tauriel Study by Genentech, and GRADUATE I Study by Roche, are now recruiting participants with memory impairment or probable mild-to-moderate Alzheimer’s disease. The goal of these studies is test how well the medical treatments work at slowing the

Alzheimer’s disease could affect more than 14 million Americans by 2050 if a cure isn’t found, the Alzheimer’s Association reports. The Center for Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders, part of SIU Medicine’s Neuroscience Institute, is hoping new research studies might change that. Three clinical trials, including the Aware Study by AbbVie, Tauriel Study by Genentech, and GRADUATE I Study by Roche, are now recruiting participants with memory impairment or probable mild-to-moderate Alzheimer’s disease. The goal of these studies is test how well the medical treatments work at slowing the

SIU Medicine audiologist Jennifer L. Berry, AuD, CCC-A, took the title "Best Audiologist" in the Illinois Times' 2018 Best of Springfield awards. Hundreds of readers took to the internet to cast their votes for their favorite restaurants, health care providers, dry cleaners and more in the annual contest. Berry specializes in treating hearing loss and tinnitus and provides cochlear implant services, hearing screenings and hearing aid services. She joined SIU Medicine's Department of Surgery after spending several years researching hearing loss and tinnitus. Berry sees patients at the Ear Nose

SIU Medicine audiologist Jennifer L. Berry, AuD, CCC-A, took the title "Best Audiologist" in the Illinois Times' 2018 Best of Springfield awards. Hundreds of readers took to the internet to cast their votes for their favorite restaurants, health care providers, dry cleaners and more in the annual contest. Berry specializes in treating hearing loss and tinnitus and provides cochlear implant services, hearing screenings and hearing aid services. She joined SIU Medicine's Department of Surgery after spending several years researching hearing loss and tinnitus. Berry sees patients at the Ear Nose