Population Science and Policy Department Launch
On Wednesday, September 19, Southern Illinois University School of
Medicine celebrated the new Department of Population Science and Policy with an event attended by SIU Medicine Dean and Provost Dr. Jerry Kruse, Interim SIU System President Dr. Kevin Dorsey, Population Science and Policy staff, friends, community partners and other interested individuals. The event, which featured a reception and informational program, invited people to join the movement of improving health in central and southern Illinois. The program reflected on the genesis of the Department, its work to uphold the school's social mission and laid out bold and innovative plans to improve health in central and southern Illinois. Special thanks to all who attended the event.
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Department Launch News Coverage:
The launch of the Department of Population Science and Policy was covered in the following news items:
- New SIU Department Focuses on ‘Social Determinants of Health’
- SIU School of Medicine Starts Dept. of Population Science and Policy
- SIU School of Medicine Adds First New Academic Department in Almost 30 Years
- SIU School of Medicine rolling out new department Wednesday
- Dr. Vohra discusses the new Department of Population Science and Policy on Springfield 1450