Simmons Cancer Institute at SIU School of Medicine

05/07/2026

Move. Feel Better. Stay Strong.

The Side by Side Wellness Program offers free, supportive exercise classes designed for individuals during and after cancer treatment. From yoga and Pilates to tai chi and gentle movement, our classes help improve strength, balance, flexibility, and overall well-being.

Open to patients, families, and caregivers, regardless of where treatment is received.

Attend in person or virtually. No cost. No sign-up required.

Questions? Call 217-545-7495 or email simmons@siumed.edu

05/04/2026

🔆🔆REGISTRATION BEGINS TODAY FOR OUR ANNUAL SKIN CANCER SCREENING EVENT!🔆🔆

The Regional Cancer Partnership will host a free skin cancer screening event on

TUESDAY, MAY 19th from 5-7pm

Registration starts TODAY by calling 217-545-7495 and availability is limited.

Registration is required for this screening event.

05/01/2026

⚫🖤FREE SKIN CANCER SCREENING EVENT🖤⚫

May is National Skin Cancer Awareness Month and Simmons Cancer Institute is collaborating with the Regional Cancer Partnership to put on a free screening event on

🔆TUESDAY, MAY 19th from 5-7pm!🔆

Registration starts MONDAY, MAY 4th and time slots are limited!
Call 217-545-7495 to register,

04/30/2026

🌷🩷LAST DAY FOR RAFFLE TICKETS!🩷🌷

Win one of 14 fabulous prizes! 3 tickets for $25

❗Online Raffle Sales will end at 12:59PM TODAY April 30, 2026!❗
For ticket sales after 1pm on 4/30, call 217-545-7495 until 4:30pm.

Grab yours here:

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Winner need NOT be present to win!

04/29/2026

🩷NOW IS YOUR CHANCE TO WIN ONE OF 14 FABULOUS PRIZES!🩷

Prizes include:

🩷 An elegant amethyst pendant set in 18K rose gold!

🩷 A $1,500 Travel Experience!

🩷 Luxury shopping and self-care experiences!

🩷 Cardinals or Cubs Tickets!

🩷 And lots more!

3 tickets for $25!

Winner need NOT be present to win!

Online Raffle Sales will end at 12:59PM THIS THURSDAY April 30, 2026 –
For ticket sales after 1pm on 4/30, call 217-545-7495 until 4:30pm.

Tickets will continue to be sold onsite on event day.

GET YOURS: https://loom.ly/U2hAD7k

04/28/2026

🌷🩷RAFFLE TICKET SALES ARE LIVE FOR THIS YEAR'S WOMEN'S POWER LUNCH AGAINST CANCER!🩷🌷

🩷Winner need NOT be present to win!

🩷Online Raffle Sales will end at 12:59PM THIS THURSDAY April 30, 2026
❗For ticket sales after 1pm on 4/30, call 217-545-7495 until 4:30pm. ❗

🩷Tickets will continue to be sold onsite on event day.

🩷Win one of 14 fabulous prizes! 3 tickets for $25

🩷The Power Raffle prizes will be awarded in the order below. Drawing is at the event on Friday, May 1.

Check out this year's prizes and get your raffle tickets here:
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Join the 17th annual Women's Power Lunch Against Cancer on May 1, 2026, at the President Abraham Lincoln Hotel in Springfield. Featuring comedian Heather Land, this event supports local cancer research. Every dollar raised stays in our region. Together, we can make a difference.

04/27/2026

Simmons Cancer Institute at SIU Medicine’s Women’s Power Lunch Power Raffle is LIVE!

🎟 3 tickets for $25
📅 Sales end THIS THURSDAY (April 30) at 12:59PM online
📞 After 1PM: call 217-545-7495
🎉 Winner does NOT need to be present!

👉 Get tickets now: https://loom.ly/U2hAD7k

🔥 Top Prize Highlights:
💎 $3,500 Diamond & Amethyst Pendant (Giganti & Giganti)
✈️ $1,500 “Design Your Own” Dream Getaway (TOTAL flexibility!)
🛍 Luxury Style & Self-Care Package ($1,435 value) (Giganti & Giganti; BJ Grand Salon; On the Go Boutique & Tara Long Photo)
🛏 $1,000 BEMCO Queen Mattress Set

✨ Also up for grabs:
• Spa + Pilates wellness package
• RF microneedling treatment with Blair Patterson
• VIP shopping party experience
• Dell touchscreen laptop
• Cardinals box seats ⚾
• Cubs tickets at Wrigley Field
• Beach bundles, staycation, fine dining & more

🎁 17 chances to win something amazing
📍 Drawing: Friday, May 1

Don’t wait — grab your tickets before time runs out!

04/14/2026

🌷Cancer affects everyone, but hope is growing thanks to research at Simmons Cancer Institute at SIU Medicine! 🌷

Join the 17th annual Women's Power Lunch Against Cancer on May 1, 2026, at the President Abraham Lincoln Hotel in Springfield. Featuring comedian Heather Land, this event supports local cancer research.
Every dollar raised stays in our region.
Together, we can make a difference.

https://loom.ly/U2hAD7k

04/14/2026

More than a job. It's work that works for you.

Looking for meaningful work without sacrificing your life outside of it? You're in the right place.

Join SIU Medicine for a relaxed hiring event where you can connect with hiring managers, explore open roles and get real insight into what it's like to work here.

We’re offering same-day interviews for RNs, LPNs, MACCs and MAs—and sharing helpful tips to guide you through our hiring process.

Wednesday, April 29
3–6 p.m.
2937 W. White Oaks Drive, Springfield

What you’ll find:
• Same-day, on-site interviews for select clinical roles
• One-on-one conversations with department representatives and talent acquisition
• Resume tips and job search advice from our HR professionals
• Guidance on navigating the SIU Medicine hiring process
• Up to $10,000 in sign-on bonuses for select positions

Your career should support your life, not compete with it.

https://loom.ly/ZbPXcB4

04/10/2026

One of our favorite signs of spring is back 💗🌷

The pink tulips at the Simmons Cancer Institute are in full bloom, bringing color, warmth and a reminder of hope to all who pass by. Moments like these make this season truly special.