Congratulations to the Physical Plant staff who was selected as this month’s Outstanding Team Award Winner! Their hard work in assisting with the daily operations of the campus is appreciated. They do an outstanding job of handling tickets, including “custom” requests. The Physical Plant staff is always willing to talk through projects to assist with [...]
The Women in Medicine and Science Council at the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria has selected four women physicians to highlight this month as part of Women’s History Month. Dr. Joyce Wise Dr. Joyce Wise graduated from the University of Illinois in Champaign in 1969, where she was a [...]
At 11 am today, 54 Peoria medical students opened an envelope and learned where they will spend the next few years of their training. The University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria held its Match Day event at the Embassy Suites in East Peoria. Following the class’s May graduation from medical school, these students [...]
Show your pride for the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria by ordering from the UICOMP online apparel store. The UICOMP Community Relations Office has teamed up with Source 309 locally to offer a variety of UICOMP items with the new logo or “University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria” graphics that are approved [...]
Commemorating April as Child Abuse Prevention Month, the Pediatric Resource Center (PRC) is raising awareness and much needed funds in the fight against child abuse and neglect with the 11th Annual Kick Abuse 5K Trail Run/Fun Walk. Back this year is a Kids Fun Run for children, ages 10 and under, to start immediately [...]
Yesterday leaders and supporters of KBStrong Foundation and the Kevin Brown Memorial Tournament of Champions toured the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria to learn more about how we prepare future physicians and the important work conducted in our research labs. These organizations support brain tumor research as a tribute to Kevin Brown, the [...]
In February, medical students volunteered at the Salvation Army Men’s Shelter to check blood pressure and blood glucose levels. The volunteers also shared information on Peoria area health care resources. The event was organized by the UICOMP Black History Month Committee. UICOMP Students Take Part in Annual MLK Luncheon [...]
Read more about the need for care for patients with sickle cell disease and the new Adult Sickle Cell Anemia Clinic at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in this January 2023 article by the Journal Star. The article quotes two University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria faculty members – Kay Saving, MD, and [...]
By Aaron Costerisan, MD - For a while now, I have been interested in what the medical humanities can offer us in our practice of medicine. Admittedly, my interest may have as much to do with the fact that I am drawn to the humanities as such, and that [...]
Hats off to the team in UICOMP’s LACF for the great work they do in support of UICOMP research! Because of their diligence, dedication and great approach to collaboration, the LACF team was selected for the February 2023 Outstanding Team Award.Angela Daniels and Stephanie Sampson have both been with the university several years, and their [...]
