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Dr. Jerry Kruse examines pending healthcare professional shortage at Citizens Club of Springfield meeting

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Vanessa Ferguson
Published February 29, 2024 at 4:53 PM CST
Dr. Jerry Kruse
Courtesy of ILSpringfield Youtube page.
Dr. Jerry Kruse gives a presentation on the pending health professional shortage.

The January Citizens Club of Springfield meeting examined the impact of the pending health professional shortage on the Springfield Community. The discussion featured Dr. Jerry Kruse, Dean and Provost of Southern Illinois University’s School of Medicine and the CEO of SIU medicine. The conversation was moderated by Dr. Stephen Stone, professor emeritus at SIU school of medicine.
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Vanessa Ferguson
Vanessa was the Community Voices Production Coordinator at NPR Illinois from 2021-2025. She continues her passion for broadcasting as a co-host of the Beyond the Mouse podcast for the Front Row Network.
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