Dr. Dana Crosby, chair of the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, and neurosurgeon Dr. Devin Amin recently completed the first transorbital skull base surgery in central Illinois.

Dr. Dana Crosby, chair of the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, and neurosurgeon Dr. Devin Amin recently completed the first transorbital skull base surgery in central Illinois.

Dr. Dana Crosby, chair of the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, and neurosurgeon Dr. Devin Amin recently completed the first transorbital skull base surgery in central Illinois.

It's normal to feel nervous when your child has a fever. Fortunately, in most healthy children, fevers are rarely dangerous and can usually be well-managed at home with some simple, research-backed strategies. Fevers are actually considered an important part of the immune system response and serve an important purpose in helping kids fight off infections. However, there are situations in which a fever can indicate a serious problem. Read on to learn more about pediatric fevers, including how to tell when your child's fever is too high and when you should call your pediatrician. How to measure

According to the USDA, 10 percent of U.S. households and 12.5 percent of households with children have limited or uncertain access to nutritionally healthy food. Pediatric cardiologist Enas Shanshen, MD, has led efforts to establish a new partnership at SIU Medicine to help combat food insecurity in children. The Illinois Partnership for Childhood Nutrition Security brings together the holistic expertise of SIU Medicine with the guidance of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and its Illinois chapter (ICAAP). The group will provide screening tools to health care providers in the community

According to the USDA, 10 percent of U.S. households and 12.5 percent of households with children have limited or uncertain access to nutritionally healthy food. Pediatric cardiologist Enas Shanshen, MD, has led efforts to establish a new partnership at SIU Medicine to help combat food insecurity in children. The Illinois Partnership for Childhood Nutrition Security brings together the holistic expertise of SIU Medicine with the guidance of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and its Illinois chapter (ICAAP). The group will provide screening tools to health care providers in the community

The SIU Center for Healthy Aging and Wellness offers a comprehensive, patient-focused care model that includes preventive health, primary care, chronic disease management, mental health support and restorative services to help older adults live healthier, more independent lives. Additionally, the Support Team for Addiction Recovery Treatment (START) clinic provides medications, therapy and peer-support services to help patients of all ages seeking help with addiction. Restorative care is also available to people of all ages. Our goal is to deliver compassionate, individualized care that

The SIU Pharmacy was established to provide patients with specialty oncology medications that are not commonly available at general retail pharmacies. In addition to filling prescriptions and counseling patients on their medications, the providers work on Prior Authorizations, often an extra step required for insurance to cover the specialized drugs’ costs. The Program Services Aide helps to coordinate financial assistance for patients who have large copays even after insurance coverage. The SCI pharmacy is located next to the Infusion Unit on the first floor of the Cancer Institute at 315 W

Each February SIU hosts a series of events to honor Dr. Alonzo Kenniebrew, the first Black physician in the United States to build and operate a private surgical hospital. The 2023 Kenniebrew Lecture and Forum has expanded to include an all-day medical conference on Friday, February 17.

Each February SIU hosts a series of events to honor Dr. Alonzo Kenniebrew, the first Black physician in the United States to build and operate a private surgical hospital. The 2023 Kenniebrew Lecture and Forum has expanded to include an all-day medical conference on Friday, February 17.