SIU Orthopaedics

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SIU School of Medicine - Division of Orthopaedic Surgery
The mission of the SIU School of Medicine’s Division of Orthopaedics is to be a leader in education, research and comprehensive patient care.
The Department of Orthopaedics participates in the overall educational mission of the SIU School of Medicine by contributing orthopaedic and rehabilitation medicine expertise to undergraduate, graduate and medical students and continuing medical education programs.

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
The latest source for Legislation, educational, health care policy and research information. The site includes the bylaws and position papers of the AAOS, and the latest federal and state laws enacted that pertain to the practice of orthopaedics and medicine.

ThinkFirst
ThinkFirst is the SIU School of Medicine's premiere Head and Spinal Cord Injury Prevention Program. Started in 1990, this educational program educates the public about "the business of taking risks." Formally called "Risky Business", the Think First program is a product of many people within the SIU School of Medicine who have worked together to make community education possible.

American Association of Hip & Knee Surgeons (AAHKS)
An information source for latest trends in joint replacement surgery about the hip and knee.

WebMD
Welcome to WebMD Corporation: the leader in providing services that help physicians, consumers, providers and health plans navigate the complexity of the healthcare system.

Arthritis Foundation
The mission of the Arthritis Foundation is to improve lives through leadership in the prevention, control and cure of arthritis and related diseases. Discusses non operative means of dealing with arthritis. Gives local resources that are available.

Greater Illinois Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation
The Greater Illinois Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation, operates across the state to assist those affected by the disease and provide current information for people with arthritis and their families.

City of Springfield
Springfield is the center piece of Illinois political activity. The state capitol building contains a flurry of legislative activity each fall and spring as Illinois is one of the largest and most influential states in the U.S.

St. John's Hospital
St. John's Hospital provides a ministry of exceptional health care services to the people of central Illinois in the Catholic tradition of compassion, justice, and reverence for life

Memorial Hospital
Memorial is the area's largest provider of surgical services and diagnostic imaging as well as physical therapy/rehab services.