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SIU Healthcare

  • Vidya Sundareshan
    Arts & Life
    Meet Dr. Vidya Sundareshan
    Vanessa Ferguson
    Dr. Vidya Sundareshan is the Chief of Infectious Diseases at SIU School of Medicine. Before pursuing a career in the medical field, she studied music and dance in India. She spoke to Community Voices about her career path, her role in Sangamon County’s pandemic response and how she made Springfield her home.
  • SIU Healthcare Expands Services In Decatur
    Jeff Bossert
    An expanded healthcare collaboration will save more Decatur residents from having to travel out of town to get specialized care. Decatur Memorial Hospital…