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From the lab to the classroom, Dr. Judy Davie is helping shape the next generation of scientists who will improve care for our communities. Her work in gene regulation and cancer biology, paired with her mentorship of students, is building knowledge that supports better health for patients across southern Illinois. More - https://loom.ly/ShmhWVU #SIUSOMresearch #cancerresearch #gradschool

With support from the Nancy Lurie Marks Family Foundation, Dr. Phil Jensik and his team at SIU are advancing research that could one day change lives for families affected by DEAF1-Associated Neurodevelopmental Disorder (DAND). Hope is growing for rare disorders, thanks to groundbreaking work in our community. Learn more - https://loom.ly/Z3JHd7M #SIUSOMresearch #GeneticResearch #medicalresearch

Meet Ashley O’Neil, MD 💜 Dr. O’Neil is a pediatrician dedicated to providing compassionate, family-centered care for children of all ages. She believes in building strong relationships with families and helping each child thrive through every stage of growth and development. She completed her pediatrics residency and served as chief resident at SIU Medicine. Now, she’s excited to continue caring for kids in our community and supporting families with personalized, comprehensive care. https://lnkd.in/gGg55pUD

Meet Emily Graber, FNP-BC, MSN 💜 Emily is a family nurse practitioner at Family Medicine in Springfield, providing compassionate, comprehensive care for patients of all ages. She’s dedicated to building lasting relationships with her patients and helping them achieve their best health through every stage of life. A graduate of Illinois State University, Emily earned her bachelor's and master's degrees in nursing and is board-certified in family medicine. She values getting to know her patients and partnering with them to promote lifelong health and wellness. https://lnkd.in/g_xN4huA

Once skeptical of acupuncture, Corry Meyers is now one of its most articulate advocates—especially in regions where holistic medicine remains unfamiliar. He has added a variety of Eastern Medicine practices to SIU’s Center for Health Aging and Wellness. “Your body knows how to heal itself,” he says. “My role is to help it do what it already knows how to do.” Patients come to Meyers for a variety of reasons: chronic pain, neurological issues or conditions that haven’t responded to conventional treatment. “I get people who’ve seen every specialist, tried everything and still don’t have answers.” Read more at https://loom.ly/fQEyP90 #holisticmedicine #chronicpain #acupuncture

SIU Medicine is proud to announce that Fran Owens has been named Illinois' Social Worker of the Year by the National Association of Social Workers. Fran is a clinician at the school of medicine's Survivor Recovery Center, where she helps individuals who have experienced crime-based trauma. Congratulations, Fran! Our community is stronger thanks to you. 💜💪 https://loom.ly/Xc0MCxQ

Meet Hilary Lawton, LCSW 💜 Hilary is a licensed clinical social worker at SIU Medicine’s General Internal Medicine clinic, where she provides trauma-informed, compassionate care for adults navigating both physical and emotional health challenges. With experience in community, hospital and crisis settings, she supports patients coping with anxiety, depression, substance use and trauma. Hilary values collaboration, accessibility and whole-person wellness — and is passionate about reducing stigma around mental health care. https://lnkd.in/g-ZbGYQY

SIU Medicine OB-GYN, Internal Medicine, Maternal-Fetal Medicine and Pediatric clinics have a new home: 📍 Physicians Plaza West, 2 Memorial Drive, Decatur 📞 217.545.8000 for questions

Facing the challenges of chronic illness, grief or anxiety can feel overwhelming — but you don’t have to face them alone. 💜 Jessica Roth, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker who provides compassionate behavioral health care within Family Medicine. She supports individuals and families navigating life’s challenges — including chronic illness, grief, anxiety and depression — offering validation, mindfulness techniques and a strengths-based approach to promote healing and resilience. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gPMRmirH.

Leaders from across Illinois came together last week for the 2025 Illinois Rural & Small-Town Health Summit. State and local officials, physicians and citizens shared ideas and lessons learned for building a stronger rural health care workforce in a post-pandemic world. SIU School of Medicine's Department of Population Science and Policy and the Simmons Law School hosted the gathering at the Memorial Learning Center in Springfield. From policy updates to community partnerships, the conversations sparked will help shape the future of health care access in our small towns and rural communities. Thank you to all who joined us—in person and virtually—for lending your voices and expertise. Together, we’re working toward healthier communities for every Illinoisan.