SIU Medicine

02/05/2026

What if tomorrow’s treatments started with a small research idea today?
SIU seed grants help turn early questions — about movement, hearing, and cancer — into future patient care.
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Fall 2025 SIU Seed Grants have been awarded. These seed grants reflect SIU School of Medicine’s broader commitment to research that matters locally and resonates globally.

02/03/2026

In May 2025, pharmacist Nick Selby stood on the top of the world.
The experienced mountaineer had successfully summited Mount Everest. On his way down from the peak, Nick suffered frostbite to his fingers that would require treatment.
Back at home in Shelbyville, he was referred to Dr. Tim Daugherty, a plastic surgeon who specializes in reconstructive hand surgery at the Institute for Plastic Surgery at SIU.

Watch Nick's story on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Ckxd0j3C34

02/02/2026

What does cancer treatment really mean later in life?

SIU fellow Dr. Noor Khalid found that many seniors with blood cancer lived longer with chemotherapy, including those over 80. Her nationally recognized research helps patients and families have more informed conversations about care.

Read more - https://www.siumed.edu/news/siu-medicine-fellows-research-finds-older-cancer-patients-live-longer-chemotherapy

02/01/2026

Meet Jeff Denny, certified physician assistant with the SIU Medicine Urology team in Decatur.

Jeff cares for adults with common urologic concerns, including kidney stones, prostate disorders, erectile dysfunction and urinary tract infections. He brings practical experience and a patient-centered approach to every visit.

Jeff sees patients exclusively in Decatur at the West Hay Medical Building on the campus of Decatur Memorial Hospital.

If you have questions about your urologic health or need to book an appointment, our team is here to help.

https://www.siumed.org/jeffrey-denny

01/30/2026

More than 4.5 million adults in the U.S. are living with cirrhosis—a long-term liver condition that can be managed with the right approach.

Find out what causes cirrhosis, how diet and daily habits can help, and when to seek medical care.
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01/28/2026

We’re proud to see our physicians recognized by community partners like Jacksonville Memorial Hospital. Dr. Olejnik is a certified menopause specialist in Jacksonville and is accepting new patients, expanding access to expert care for women at every stage of life.

Congratulations to Dr. Jeffrey Olejnik, a co-recipient of the 2026 AWIMS Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Advancement of Women in Medicine & Science from SIU Medicine! It recognizes leaders who promote gender equity, champion professional development and support work-life integration in the medical community. A well-deserved honor for this valued member of our staff.

01/27/2026

Members of SIU School of Medicine’s Class of 1995 were given a unique opportunity to see Broadway-level entertainment up close during a reunion in New York City. The musical was written by Dr. Mike Sheedy, one of their own. The Chatham family physician had worked on it for a decade.
Read the article -- and the reviews -- at https://loom.ly/WuO2eOc.

01/26/2026

CARBONDALE: Due to severe weather, SIU Medicine clinics in Carbondale are closed Tuesday, Jan. 27. Patients with scheduled in-person appointments will be contacted to reschedule or transition to telehealth. Existing telehealth appointments remain unaffected. Stay safe!

We will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27th, due to weather.

01/26/2026

SIU School of Medicine leads the health care education industry in the use of standardized patients for medical training. One of our latest innovations is the use of virtual patients powered by AI. Medical students can hone their interviewing techniques with a variety of simulated patients who give more information as the students' clinical communication skills improve.
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Medical schools and teaching hospitals in the U.K. and U.S. are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI)-generated patients to train future

01/26/2026

CARBONDALE: Due to severe weather, SIU Medicine clinics in Carbondale are closed Monday, Jan. 26. Patients with scheduled in-person appointments will be contacted to reschedule or transition to telehealth. Existing telehealth appointments remain unaffected. Stay safe!

SIU Carbondale Family Medicine

01/25/2026

Meet Megan Ferrill, PA-C 💜

Megan is a physician assistant at the Center for Healthy Aging and Wellness in Springfield, where she provides compassionate, personalized care for adults and older adults.

A lifelong central Illinois resident, Megan is passionate about serving her community and building lasting relationships with the patients and families she cares for. With years of experience in health care and a focus on wellness at every stage of life, she helps patients feel supported, understood and empowered in their care.

https://www.siumed.org/megan-ferrill