SIU Center for Family Medicine Lincoln

08/19/2026

Changes to Medicaid are coming in 2027. Illinois Medicaid will notify you directly if you need to take action. The most important step right now is making sure your contact information is up to date. Open mail from the State of Illinois right away. Visit http://abe.illinois.gov or call 877-805-5312.

08/12/2026

While our clinic number is not having issues, if you use the main 545-8000 number to call a specialist or another department, please be aware of potential dropped calls.

Update: The issue has been resolved, and phones are operating as expected.

SIU Medicine's primary phone line, 217-545-8000, is experiencing intermittent dropped calls. We apologize for this inconvenience and are working to correct this issue as soon as possible.

08/10/2026

Our dental and medical team got into the purple spirit last week for Health Center Staff Appreciation Day. Big shout out to our wonderful crew who make every day enjoyable.

08/06/2026

Behind every appointment, diagnosis and follow-up is a dedicated team-physicians, nurses, staff and support members who go the extra mile every day.

During National Health Center Week, we honor the heart of SIU Center for Family Medicine: our team. Thank you for your passion, purpose and commitment to advancing health in our region.

08/05/2026

Our Lincoln staff dressed in their favorite sports team shirts in celebration of National Health Centers Week. Each day there is a new dress up theme to keep things fun around the clinic during the celebrations.

They may cheer for different teams, but when it comes to teamwork, they are all in the same league! ⚾🏀⚽🏈

08/04/2026

During National Health Center Week, we're shining a light on what matters most-you.
Every appointment, every question asked, every step taken toward better health is part of a larger story. And that story starts with the people we serve.

At SIU Center for Family Medicine, our mission is rooted in delivering patient-centered care to communities across central and southern Illinois. Whether you're managing a chronic condition, seeking preventive care or simply working toward your wellness goals, we're honored to walk alongside you.

Your trust drives our innovation, fuels our compassion and strengthens our commitment to better health for all. Thank you for making us part of your journey.

08/03/2026

You don’t have to wait until you feel sick to take care of your health.
Health screenings can help find health concerns early, sometimes before you notice any symptoms. Early detection can make it easier to manage a condition, start treatment, and protect your long-term health.

Preventive care can include screenings and checkups for:
• Blood pressure and heart health
• Diabetes and cholesterol
• Breast and cervical health
• Prostate health
• HIV and hepatitis C
• Colorectal cancer
• Lung cancer
• Skin cancer
• Dental health
• Vision and eye health

The screenings you need may change throughout your life. Your age, family history, medical history, lifestyle, and other risk factors can all affect which screenings are right for you. Regular checkups help you stay informed about your health.
Talk with your healthcare provider about the screenings you need and make preventive care part of your health routine. Your future self will thank you!

08/02/2026

As a Federally Qualified Health Center, each year SIU Center for Family Medicine participates in National Health Centers Week in August. NHCW is an opportunity to highlight the commitment and passion of Community Health Center patients, staff, board members, and supporters who make it possible to provide quality, comprehensive health care services to millions of patients. Today we would like to celebrate our history as a health center and the communities we serve.

▪SIU Center for Family Medicine became a Federally Qualified Health Center in 2012. Since then we have expanded to cover a large portion of central and southern Illinois.
▪Since 2012 we have served over 2 million patients across all 16 of our sites.
▪We strive to help patients in the 8 rural and urban communities we are located in, but serve dozens of surrounding counties with services such as dental, medical, behavioral health, medications assistance and recovery, geriatrics, express care, integration with local public health departments and so much more.

07/29/2026

✏️ School supply lists aren’t the only thing parents should check off before fall. Annual physicals are an important part of keeping children healthy, active and ready for the school year ahead.

Learn more about what to expect, what paperwork to bring and why these visits matter: https://aspects.siumed.org/health-wellness/primary-care/back-to-school-physicals-made-easy-a-parents-guide/

07/22/2026

Summer is a great time for parties, barbecues, and catching up with friends. With the hot weather, staying hydrated is a key part of staying healthy. It’s important to remember that alcohol is a diuretic and if you do not drink enough water with alcohol, you can become dehydrated very quickly. If at all possible pass on drinking but, if you do, remember the safe rule of 1 to 1. For every alcoholic drink, replenish your body with a glass of water.