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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 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.