A healthier bladder
An estimated 25 million American adults experience urinary incontinence, which is the involuntary loss of urine from the bladder or the inability to control urination. While this group of conditions
Healthy skin tips
November is National Healthy Skin Month, and SIU Medicine staff believe the more you know the more you’ll glow. Here are five tips from our board-certified dermatologists to keep the body's largest
Reduce your flu risk with these 6 tips
It’s flu season . Now more than ever, it is important to take good care of your health and avoid getting sick. Here are 6 common-sense tips for reducing your risk of flu, helping your entire family
5 ways to keep farming stress at bay
Fall is a busy time of year, and nobody knows this better than farmers. As harvest season draws to a close, remember these simple strategies that can help you manage the stress that may follow. 1
Domestic Violence: Resources from an OB-GYN
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. If you or someone you know is experiencing intimate partner violence, SIU Medicine has resources to help. Board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr
When kids and veggies don't mix, here's what parents can do
Getting your child interested in vegetables might feel like an uphill climb sometimes, especially if you have picky eaters at home. To avoid having all your mealtimes feel like Battle of the Broccoli
Do you know the signs and symptoms of a stroke?
A stroke is a medical emergency that causes a lack of blood flow to an area of the brain. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), someone in the United States has a stroke
Raise your breast cancer awareness
On average, 1 in 8 American women will get breast cancer at some point in their lifetime. These women are our grandmothers, mothers, wives, sisters, daughters, aunts, friends, colleagues and community
Illinois to allow students 5 mental health days—Here's what parents should know
As part of National Farm Safety and Health Week 2021, SIU Medicine reaffirms their dedication to farm safety and health. This week and throughout the year, our team of physicians and academic