SIU Center for Family Medicine-Springfield

10/07/2026

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.

09/29/2026

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men. In 2026, over 13,000 men will be diagnosed with it in Illinois.

The most common risk factor: age. After the age of 50, the risk of prostate cancer goes up.

Other factors that can increase your risk of prostate cancer are:
➡️ Race (higher risk for Black men)
➡️ Family history of prostate cancer
➡️ Obesity

If you have any of these risk factors, talk to your doctor about prostate screenings. Early detection can save lives.

There’s no guaranteed way to prevent prostate cancer, but you can lower your risk:
✔️ Eat more fruits and vegetables, and less dairy and fat
✔️ Maintain a healthy weight
✔️ Exercise regularly
✔️ Quit smoking
✔️ Limit alcohol

🔗 Learn more about prostate cancer: https://dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/diseases-and-conditions/cancer/type/prostate.html
🚹 Find more men’s health information: https://dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/life-stages-populations/mens-health.html

09/23/2026

Let our family take care of yours. We are accepting new patients. Call 217-545-8000 to schedule your appointment.

09/14/2026

All SIU Medicine clinics will close at noon on Friday, Sept. 18 for Employee Appreciation Week. Clinics will reopen at 8 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 21.

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! 💜

09/02/2026

This work is possible because of a community that believes everyone deserves access to care. We’re grateful for the continued support of our community partners and for WAND News highlighting the impact our Street Medicine Program is making across Springfield

A team through SIU is taking medical care to the streets, aiming to break down barriers and improve access for people who may not have regular health care.

08/31/2026

SIU Medicine Clinics will be closed for Labor Day, Monday, September 7, 2026. Please remember to reorder prescriptions ahead of any holiday closure.

08/26/2026

Ready to rock n' roll? It's time for back to school physicals.
Healthy children make better students, stronger athletes, and the best bandmates.
Make sure your child is ready for school by scheduling their check-up soon. To make an appointment, call 217.545.8000.

08/19/2026

Our family medicine physicians are accepting new obstetrics patients, and can also assist their current patients who may be pregnant. To schedule an appointment with one of our physicians or midwives for pregnancy care please call 217.747.0833.

08/18/2026

“The goal would be for us to expand to more days of the week, but we are very much in our infancy.”

STORY: https://capitolcitynow.com/news/248842-street-medicine-has-arrived-in-springfield/