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Please join us in welcoming Anita Schwab, MSN, AGACNP-BC to SIU Medicine! Anita is an adult gerontology primary care nurse practitioner at the Center for Healthy Aging and Wellness in Springfield. She brings more than 20 years of nursing experience and care for acute geriatric patients. Learn more or book an appointment at https://lnkd.in/gRV39xss.

Our multidisciplinary biomedical and biological science graduate students are making an impact on the future. They helped develop a sustainable process that converts coffee and tea waste into 7-MX, a drug that can help slow childhood myopia (nearsightedness). Learn more - https://loom.ly/2hZsKOQ #myopia #researchmatters #siusomresearch

🔬 From childhood curiosity at the microscope to groundbreaking research in epigenetics, Dr. Rebecca Burgess is asking big questions with real impact: How do cells stay healthy, and what happens when they don’t? Her discoveries may one day lead to new ways to treat cancer, aging and brain disease. 💙 Learn more - https://loom.ly/jO0T1lo #Research #SIUSOMresearch #PatientCenteredCare

As the only laryngologist in the area, Dr. Cindy Moore brings expert care to area patients with voice, airway and breathing concerns. She specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the voice, airway and swallowing, helping patients regain function and confidence through both surgical and nonsurgical approaches. Dr. Moore offers advanced, compassionate treatment, especially for professionals who rely on their voice. We’re proud to have her leading care at SIU Medicine.

From a young girl at her grandfather’s bedside to a future physician assistant, Meredith Flamm has always seen the power of compassion in care. At SIU School of Medicine, she is building the knowledge and skills to deliver that care for patients across southern Illinois. Learn more - https://loom.ly/ztXhgnE #SIUSOMresearch ##gradstudent #physicianassistant

Nearly half of all U.S. adults have high blood pressure, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. On WUIS' Community Voices program, SIU hypertension specialist and researcher Dr. John Flack shares practical ways to manage high blood pressure -- from diet and lifestyle changes to innovative treatment options. Listen to the full interview at https://loom.ly/1AgP58o. #hypertension #highbloodpressure #SIUresearc

Did you know that hearing relies on a tiny "delivery truck" protein called MYO7A inside your inner ear? SIU scientists are using cutting-edge technology to understand how this protein works. This vital research brings us one step closer to new treatments for hearing loss, right here at SIU. Read about it in Nature Communications: https://loom.ly/5tsTdyM #SIUSOMresearch #Research #HearingHealth

All SIU Medicine clinics will close at noon on Friday, Sept. 19 for Employee Appreciation Week. Clinics will reopen at 8 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 22. This half-day closure is a small way we say thank you to our incredible employees, whose dedication and compassion keep our patients at the center of everything we do. 💜 Thank you for planning ahead and joining us in celebrating our team!

SIU School of Medicine PhD student Sujata Pandey has earned a national Graduate Women in Science fellowship to advance research on the tiny cells in our inner ear that cannot regenerate when hearing is lost. Her research explores new ways to repair and protect these cells, bringing hope for future treatments that could restore hearing and improve the quality of life for millions. Read more about how Sujata’s discovery-driven work: https://loom.ly/HCSAZuQ #SIUSOMresearch #womeninscience #graduatewomeninscience #FellowshipWinner

AAMC Center for Health Justice September is Medical Research Month, and SIU School of Medicine is proud to contribute to advances in biomedical research that improve health and strengthen our communities.