SIU Medicine

June is Men's Health Month and Father's Day is Sunday -- a great time to remind the men in your life to take care of themselves and visit a physician regularly, even if they have no complaints.

75-year-old Oreana resident Jerry Blount had been feeling fine, with no major health concerns. Unpacking after a trip to Mexico last October, he suddenly started feeling run down and had a weird sensation, "like there was water in my lungs."

It was in fact the beginning of a heart attack.

Male life expectancy averages roughly 75.6 years, with cardiovascular disease the single largest contributor to male deaths across the country.

Jerry would need a fast-acting, highly skilled team if he was going to beat the odds and make it to 76.

Read the story here: https://aspects.siumed.org/health-wellness/speed-teamwork-prove-essential-in-cardiac-emergency/
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Speed, teamwork prove essential in cardiac emergency | Aspects Jerry Blount remembers flashes of light inside the ambulance and pulling up to the emergency entrance at Decatur Memorial Hospital. After that, everything

Congratulations to our SIU Medicine Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (ENT) residents, along with several medical students, who showcased their research at the annual Horst R. Konrad Resident Research Day. Their work reflects SIU Medicine's commitment to advancing knowledge, improving patient care and training the next generation of leaders in the field.

On Saturday, June 6, we gathered for the annual SIU Medicine Butterfly Release — a heartfelt tradition honoring the memory of loved ones and celebrating the beauty of life.
Surrounded by nature, community and quiet moments of remembrance, each butterfly released symbolized hope, healing and connection.
Thank you to all who joined us in this meaningful event. 💜

SIU Medicine was proud to host the 9th Annual AWIMS Conference this month, bringing together physicians, faculty and healthcare leaders for a day of learning, mentorship and meaningful conversation.

Thank you to all of the speakers, organizers and attendees who helped make this year’s conference a success and continue to inspire the next generation of women in medicine and science.