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.

A gastroenterologist is a medical doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions involving the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. The GI tract includes several organs and structures, such as the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon, rectum, pancreas, gallbladder, bile ducts and liver. Were you or your loved one recently referred to a gastroenterologist? Knowing what to expect at your first appointment will help you feel more at ease and ensures you get the most out of your time with your provider. To help you prepare for your initial visit, read on about some things you

A gastroenterologist is a medical doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions involving the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. The GI tract includes several organs and structures, such as the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon, rectum, pancreas, gallbladder, bile ducts and liver. Were you or your loved one recently referred to a gastroenterologist? Knowing what to expect at your first appointment will help you feel more at ease and ensures you get the most out of your time with your provider. To help you prepare for your initial visit, read on about some things you

Hearing aids are wearable or implantable devices that help amplify sounds and make sounds more distinct. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 7 percent of people in the United States aged 45 and older use some form of hearing aids. If you're a candidate for hearing aids, know that these devices could make a tremendous difference to your quality of life. Do you think you could tell if you need hearing aids? Keep reading to learn about the warning signs of hearing loss, as well as some common myths about hearing aids that may be preventing you from reaching out

Hearing aids are wearable or implantable devices that help amplify sounds and make sounds more distinct. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 7 percent of people in the United States aged 45 and older use some form of hearing aids. If you're a candidate for hearing aids, know that these devices could make a tremendous difference to your quality of life. Do you think you could tell if you need hearing aids? Keep reading to learn about the warning signs of hearing loss, as well as some common myths about hearing aids that may be preventing you from reaching out

Gestational diabetes is a relatively common pregnancy complication—each year, as many as 10% of pregnancies occurring in the United States are affected by it, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). If you are pregnant or thinking about becoming pregnant, it's important to be aware of this condition so you'll know what to look for and how to manage it. Defining gestational diabetes Diabetes is a group of health conditions that affect the way the body uses blood sugar (glucose). Gestational diabetes is a specific type of diabetes that develops during pregnancy in

The SIU Pharmacy at Simmons Cancer Institute recently celebrated its 1-year anniversary. It's located next to the Infusion Unit on the first floor of the Cancer Institute at 315 W. Carpenter.

The SIU Pharmacy at Simmons Cancer Institute recently celebrated its 1-year anniversary. It's located next to the Infusion Unit on the first floor of the Cancer Institute at 315 W. Carpenter.