SIU Pop Sci & Policy

In honor of our third anniversary as an @siusom academic medical department, we're excited to share this video. Our work is more important than ever and we have big plans for the future. Please join us as we make Illinois healthier and more equitable. loom.ly/kV-4LHw

A huge congratulations to PSP Education Director, Dr. Meredith Volle, who recently presented on PSP in Practice at the Pediatric Academic Society in Toronto, Canada! Pictured with her are Dr. Patterson, Dr. Hartman, and Dr. Yockey. #PSP #PSPinPractice #Pediatrics

Check out this article by Illinois Eagle featuring our ruralHarmony program and the work we're doing working with the LGBTQ+ community of Central and Southern Illinois to expand research in underserved areas! loom.ly/kVZWpVY

Need a good weekend listen? Some SIU SOM Medical students have started a podcast that explores the relationship between the environment and our health. Be sure to give it a listen! loom.ly/MhTeYOs

Research Project Coordinator Jessica Cantrall was recently featured in The Community Psychologist. Read her article about intergenerational care programs as the future for rural communities here: loom.ly/UlCEf6Y

On this #WorldChildrensDay we wanted to highlight the Child Friendly Cities Initiative in Alton, IL. The work being done there will not only help children but also empower them! @UNICEFUSA

Did you know there are 1.5 million people living in rural IL? PSP began holding the Rural Health Summit in 2018 to examine the unique challenges faced by rural communities. Learn more about the Rural Health Summit: loom.ly/n9s9QGM #PowerOfRural #NationalRuralHealthDay

On Monday, Alton officials announced the launch of the child friendly services initiative! Read more from the local paper here: loom.ly/6F4OVU4

This week is an important week for our work in Alton, as it is is the official launch of the Alton Child Friendly Cities initiative! We are so excited for the kickoff at the halloween parade tomorrow!

Our fun fact Friday today is about Vistrit Choudhary, who recently has been inducted into the prestigious National Rural Health Association’s Rural Health Fellows Program. Vistrit's fun fact is that he is an exhibited photographer.

Hear Ms. Kim Hunt deliver the Keynote address on The impact of gender bias on healthcare across the lifespan at the Rural Health Summit 2023. Learn more: loom.ly/-sz7NCw

Come hear Director Paula Basta deliver this year's keynote on The impact of gender bias on healthcare across the lifespan at the Rural Health Summit 2023. Learn more: loom.ly/-sz7NCw #IDoA #illinoisgovernment

Hear Dr. Masinter and Ms. Cunningham speak about their work in addressing the rural OB crisis in Illinois. Learn more: loom.ly/-sz7NCw #IDPH #Illinois #publichealth #Illinois #HFS

Hear our key note speaker, Mr. Brian C. Johnson speak about the Barriers and Opportunities to Achieving Full Health Equity for LGBTQ+ Illinoisans at the Rural Health Summit 2023. Learn more: loom.ly/-sz7NCw #equalityillinois

Hear Dr. Beach speak about their research at the Rural Health Summit 2023. Learn more: highmarksce.com/siumed/index.c… #isgmhnorthwesternuniversity #northwesternuniversity

Listen to Ms. Bowen speak about her personal experience caring for a transgender individual and her work at the Phoenix Center at the Rural Health Summit 2023. Learn more: loom.ly/-sz7NCw #phoenixcenter #lgbtq

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Did you know women ages 50 to 74 years should get a mammogram every 2 years? Women younger than age 50 should talk to a doctor about when to start. Learn more about mammograms here: loom.ly/rgLqHh4 #BreastCancerAwareness

Rural residents experience obstacles against them when it comes to seeking mental and behavioral healthcare. But one expert says telehealth can make a big difference. learn more here: loom.ly/h7bWi_8

Hear Dr. Molina talk about their advocacy work promoting the voices of marginalized populations at the Rural Health Summit 2023. Learn more: loom.ly/-sz7NCw #UIC #goflames

Learn more about Dr. Feldman's work at the intersection of medicine and anthropology at the Rural Health Summit 2023. Learn More: loom.ly/-sz7NCw #umn #UMNMed #UMNProud #LookForTheM

Dean Davidson and Justine Newman will be joining us to in discussing the importance of language in promoting gender health equity at the Rural Health Summit 2023. Learn more at: loom.ly/ZNlK8Xk #SIULaw #GoSalukis #SIUC #SIU #thisisSIU