Vitals at SIU Medicine

One of the most common questions I hear from patients is: "How do I know what my skin type is?" It's a great question. Knowing your skin type—oily, dry, normal, combination, or sensitive—helps you

A mammogram—an X-ray picture of breast tissue—is a valuable tool that can screen for breast cancer . In many cases, mammograms can detect breast cancer even before a woman notices any symptoms. Early

Has your pediatrician recently referred your child for a speech-language evaluation? Perhaps your child was recently diagnosed with a hearing impairment, or developmental difference, or maybe your

Weather has always had a direct and important impact on the farming industry. But when the weather becomes wilder and changes in climate threaten to undermine a family farm's ability to stay in

When you or someone you care about has a health condition that can cause seizures, it is helpful to understand what factors can cause a seizure to happen. Providers at SIU Medicine encourage everyone

As a dermatologist at SIU Medicine, I tell my patients that maintaining a consistent and personalized routine improves your skin's health, appearance and function—no matter what your skin type is

Did you know the majority of farms and farmland in the United States are operated by families? Small, family-run farms also generate just over a fifth of annual production, according to the U.S

Because I’m an SIU Medicine dermatologist with a specific skin type (oily), you might think I use fancy and expensive products. The truth is my skincare routine is much simpler than what I tend to see

Each year, the month of May is set aside to focus on increasing mental health awareness. Throughout the month, efforts to champion combating and eliminating stigma.