SIU Medicine

11/05/2025

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

11/04/2025

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. 💜💪
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11/03/2025

11/02/2025

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://www.siumed.org/hilary-lawton

10/31/2025

Today’s medical treatments have been through a rigorous set of laboratory and clinical trials to ensure their safety and effectiveness. But it wasn’t always so.

Read about six past – and often gruesome -- practices that were once believed to help “cure what ails you.” 😱
https://loom.ly/DEaUdAQ

10/31/2025

For many, Halloween is enjoyable precisely because it can be scary in a controlled way. But why do some people love those jump scares and creepy costumes?

Listen to a recent interview on NPR where they dive into the psychology of why some people crave scary situations, and how the body and brain react differently between fear and anxiety.

https://loom.ly/KRSbjAw

Creepy crawly season is upon us, Short Wavers! We're welcoming fall with a contemplation of fear and anxiety. In human history, fear kept us safe. It helped us flee from predators. Anxiety made us wary of potential dangers — like venturing into a known lion-infested area. But what happens when the...

10/30/2025

Decatur-area patients: We’ve moved! Our OB-GYN, Internal Medicine, Maternal-Fetal Medicine and Pediatric clinics have a new home — and we’re ready to care for you in our updated space.

If you have an appointment, please note our new location:
📍 Physicians Plaza West, 2 Memorial Drive, Decatur
📞 217.545.8000 for questions

Whether you’re continuing care with your current provider or looking for a new one, we can’t wait to see you in our new space!

10/29/2025

Is it just a sore throat, or something more?
Strep throat can hit fast and hard, especially in kids. But adults get it too, and if left untreated, it can lead to serious complications like scarlet fever or PANDAS.

Learn the signs, when to see a doctor and why prompt treatment matters: https://loom.ly/uAW98Pk

Sore throats are common, especially during cold and flu season. But when the culprit is strep throat, caused by group A Streptococcus bacteria, treatment becomes more important. Untreated strep can lead to serious complications in both children and adults. Here’s what to watch for, how to treat it...

10/28/2025

SIU pride in action! 🎉

Our first-year medical students (Class of 2029) joined the SIU Carbondale Homecoming Parade to raise awareness for breast cancer prevention and treatment. They shared pink ribbon pins, candy and plenty of smiles while representing SIU School of Medicine in the community. 💗

10/28/2025

Every breast cancer journey is unique and so are the treatment paths.

Surgeon and Medical Director of SIU Medicine’s Breast Center, Dr. Melanie Barnard and Chief of the Institute for Plastic Surgery at SIU, Dr. Nicole Sommer discuss common questions patients have with Dr. Maura Quinlan, women’s health advisor at Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH). You’ll learn about surgical options, reconstruction advancements and how care teams work together to support recovery.

Watch their discussion here: https://loom.ly/WrOk72E

Join us for a conversation with Dr. Melanie Barnard, Surgeon at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine and Dr. Nicole Sommer, Plastic Surgeon at Sou...

10/27/2025

Decatur-area patients: Our OB-GYN and Internal Medicine clinics are moving today.

If you have an appointment, please note our new location:
📍 Physicians Plaza West, 2 Memorial Drive, Decatur
📞 217.545.8000 for questions

We can’t wait to welcome you to our new space!

10/26/2025

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://www.siumed.org/jessica-roth.

Jessica received her Master of Social Work from Washington University in St. Louis. She aims to provide support and validation to all clients and is LGBTQ+ affirming. She has experience working with individuals and support systems navigating chronic illness and the challenges that come with end of l...