SIU Medicine Alumni & Friends

06/24/2026

“If caught at Stage 1, totally treatable. It can happen to you. Don’t let it.” — Amy Keil Schmidt
Today marks Amy’s first birthday since her passing. We honor her life and the message she shared so passionately.

Through the leadership and generosity of two of Amy’s dear friends, the Amy Keil Schmidt Early Lung Cancer Detection Program is expanding access to life-saving screenings across central and southern Illinois.

Early detection can change everything.

Click the story to learn more and support this important work.

Illinois residents will have easier access to life-saving lung cancer screenings and advanced technology thanks to the new Amy Keil Schmidt Early Lung Cancer Detection Program, created to honor the Springfield attorney.

Prior to her death last year, Schmidt emphasized the importance of early cancer detection in a Facebook post: "If caught at Stage 1, totally treatable. It can happen to you, don’t let it."

Read more at https://aspects.siumed.org/health-wellness/area-support-to-boost-early-detection-of-lung-cancer/

05/29/2026

Join us in celebrating three outstanding alumni recognized for their leadership, service and impact in medicine and their communities.

• Dr. Andrew Varney — Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award
• Dr. Alanna Bree — SIU Distinguished Alumni Service Award
• Dr. Tyler Fulks — Distinguished Alumni Early Career Award

We are proud to recognize these distinguished alumni and share their stories on our new Aspects site.

Read more about the recipients at aspects.siumed.org/education/accolades

05/25/2026

On Par for Pediatrics Golf Outing Raffle FORE a great cause… ⛳
🎉 10 prizes
💰 $1,000 top prize
🎟️ 3 for $25
✅ Not required to be present to win
And yes… you can win MORE than once! 😏
Grab your tickets and take your shot 👉

05/18/2026

Please join us on June 1st!

04/28/2026

The POWER RAFFLE is open and you do NOT need to be present to win! Get your tickets now and help in the fight against cacer, right here in Springfield! 🌷🙂🌷

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!

04/15/2026

Discover the stories that shape SIU Medicine. Recently, we opened the doors to Aspects, our new hub for news, features, and multimedia. Explore the people, discoveries, and partnerships driving patient care, research, education, and community service across central and southern Illinois—all in one place. Check out SIU health in action. Visit Aspects https://loom.ly/SApOWjA

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.

04/10/2026

If you know, you know… and if you don’t, this is your sign. The Back Room Raffle for Illuminate the Night is where the real buzz is happening—and every ticket helps support Alzheimer’s research and compassionate care for patients and families.

If you know, you know. Behind the main event is something worth whispering about…

The Back Room Raffle for Illuminate the Night: Prohibited, benefiting the Smith Alzheimer’s Center at SIU Medicine!

👉 Get your tickets now: aesbid.com/ELP/ILLUM26/Tickets

🎉 8 fabulous prizes to be won – and you could win more than one! Each ticket gives you a new chance to win!

🎟️ Tickets: 3 for $25

📅 Drawing: Friday, April 17, 2026. You do NOT need to be present to win!

🎡 Winning tickets will be drawn via a digital wheel spin at the conclusion of our live auction.

Your raffle entry supports compassionate care and critical research in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. Thank you for making a difference!

04/09/2026

If you know, you know. Behind the main event is something worth whispering about…

The Back Room Raffle for Illuminate the Night: Prohibited, benefiting the Smith Alzheimer’s Center at SIU Medicine!

👉 Get your tickets now: aesbid.com/ELP/ILLUM26/Tickets

🎉 8 fabulous prizes to be won – and you could win more than one! Each ticket gives you a new chance to win!

🎟️ Tickets: 3 for $25

📅 Drawing: Friday, April 17, 2026. You do NOT need to be present to win!

🎡 Winning tickets will be drawn via a digital wheel spin at the conclusion of our live auction.

Your raffle entry supports compassionate care and critical research in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. Thank you for making a difference!