Nine VA Marion deaths tied to aggressive surgeries
U.S. Senator Durbin cites nine patient deaths at the Marion VA Medical Center from October 2006 to March 2007 after meetings with Dr. Michael Kussman. Investigations by the VA surgical quality review team and the Office of the Inspector General are ongoing, with four Marion supervisors on leave and surgeon Dr Jose Veizaga-Mendez having resigned. The doctor had moved from Massachusetts in 2006 and surrendered his license six months later for non-disciplinary reasons.
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Distinguished SIU alum returns for homecoming
SIU Carbondale welcomes alumnus Joan E. Higginbotham back for homecoming. The 1987 electrical engineering graduate, now a NASA astronaut, is celebrated for her spaceflight milestones and noted by SIU officials as a testament to the university’s education.
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Maroon Fever homecoming energizes SIU Arena crowd
A SIAC homecoming celebration titled Maroon Fever . It's Contagious! lifts spirits at SIU Arena tonight at 7 p.m. Admission is free as alumni and students gather for a period of school pride. The item highlights SIUC ties including notable alumna NASA astronaut candidate and mission specialist with ties to Johnson Space Center and Florida Tech.
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IMSA seeks stronger math science support in schools
Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy president told Wednesday that integrating crime scene investigation in classrooms could enhance math and science education. The remark highlights educator push for hands on STEM learning and practical problem solving.
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IMSA's real world math science approach gains statewide push
Max McGee promotes IMSA as a model for teaching math and science using real world problem solving. He cites hypothetical crime scenes inspired by CSI to boost practical understanding at Aurora based IMSA and outlines plans for satellite campuses, expanded enrollment, and summer workshops through partnerships with schools and universities statewide.
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Blagojevich signs wine bill for direct distribution
Gov. Rod Blagojevich signed House Bill 429 allowing Illinois wineries to self distribute. Wineries may sell up to 12 cases of wine per year directly to residents 21 and older. Small producers under 25,000 gallons annually qualify, covering about 92 percent of Illinois wineries. Southern Illinois producers except Alto Vineyards meet the criterion.
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