Do you have a primary care provider? A study by the National Association of Community Health Centers found that over 100 million Americans do not have a primary care provider. A primary care provider is the health professional you visit for your overall medical care and ongoing health needs. They schedule your annual check-ups, ensure your medication prescription is up to date and make referrals based on your needs. Four reasons you need a primary care doctor 1. The right treatment The biggest reason for having a primary care provider is having someone who knows your medical history. When did

As we celebrate National Women’s Health Week, here are a few tips for healthy eating. Most of us know what we eat matters. This week, try to make it a goal to eat a few more fruits and vegetables every day and work out every day. Those things alone can make all the difference in improving your health, and especially the health of your heart. Here are a few other suggestions and a healthy recipe: Go easy on portions. How much we eat can be just as important as what we eat. Skip the seconds. Eat the rainbow. Choose a red fruit today, a purple vegetable tomorrow. Vegetables and fruits are good

As we celebrate National Women’s Health Week, here are a few tips for healthy eating. Most of us know what we eat matters. This week, try to make it a goal to eat a few more fruits and vegetables every day and work out every day. Those things alone can make all the difference in improving your health, and especially the health of your heart. Here are a few other suggestions and a healthy recipe: Go easy on portions. How much we eat can be just as important as what we eat. Skip the seconds. Eat the rainbow. Choose a red fruit today, a purple vegetable tomorrow. Vegetables and fruits are good

As we celebrate National Women’s Health Week, here are a few tips for healthy eating. Most of us know what we eat matters. This week, try to make it a goal to eat a few more fruits and vegetables every day and work out every day. Those things alone can make all the difference in improving your health, and especially the health of your heart. Here are a few other suggestions and a healthy recipe: Go easy on portions. How much we eat can be just as important as what we eat. Skip the seconds. Eat the rainbow. Choose a red fruit today, a purple vegetable tomorrow. Vegetables and fruits are good

Modern medicine and technology have made leaps and bounds in almost every way—including the way you and your family can access the care you need. SIU Medicine provides communities with virtual care services for a variety of conditions and issues. We offer a one-of-a-kind telemedicine experience for anyone in Illinois who is looking for high quality healthcare while staying in the privacy and safety of their own home. And whether you're staying home because of COVID-19 or for any other reason, now is the perfect time to take advantage of our expanded virtual care services. What is virtual care

During this shelter-at-home time, we’re all trying to be extra careful about what we’re eating – plenty of fruits and vegetables for strong immunity, plenty of water for good hydration, plenty of exercise. We may want to add plenty of vitamin D to the list. Known as the sunshine vitamin, our bodies can actually make vitamin D when exposed to sunlight. However, dark winter days, abundant rain and even sunscreen make it more difficult in central Illinois. Up to 50 percent of the world’s population may not get enough sun, and 40 percent of U.S. residents are deficient in vitamin D. We simply

You might already know that Traditional Asian Medicine (TAM) has a long history. Did you know that this extensive timeline includes the treatment of many women’s health concerns? Some of the complaints worth mentioning are menstrual cramps, premenstrual discomfort and symptoms of peri-menopause such as hot flashes, insomnia and heart palpitations. When participants of randomized controlled trials of acupuncture for various conditions are asked to record their quality-of-life in journals or questionnaires, there is typically improvement in many aspects of their lives. In practice, our

You might already know that Traditional Asian Medicine (TAM) has a long history. Did you know that this extensive timeline includes the treatment of many women’s health concerns? Some of the complaints worth mentioning are menstrual cramps, premenstrual discomfort and symptoms of peri-menopause such as hot flashes, insomnia and heart palpitations. When participants of randomized controlled trials of acupuncture for various conditions are asked to record their quality-of-life in journals or questionnaires, there is typically improvement in many aspects of their lives. In practice, our

Each year the American Cancer Society projects that more than 150,000 new cases of colon and rectal cancer will be diagnosed, and more than 51,000 colorectal cancer-related deaths could occur. Despite these somber statistics, there is good news: Outcomes and survival rates from colorectal cancer dramatically improve when the condition is detected early. One of the most essential aspects of early detection and screening is a procedure known as a colonoscopy. What is a colonoscopy? A colonoscopy is a procedure that allows a physician to internally examine your colon (large intestine) and rectum