No one wants to be a victim of heat-related illnesses when you’re out in the sun and having a great time. The good news is that with planning and preparation it is easy to avoid overheating and dehydration. When summers are long, hot, and humid, we all have repeated opportunities to practice prevention before the hottest days emerge late in summer. Take time to check the heat and humidity levels outdoors and make sure that you and family members have enough water. Here, you can learn how to avoid heat-related illnesses by staying hydrated through the wisdom of traditional Asian medicine (TAM)

Think urinary tract infections (UTIs) only affect women and older adults? It may surprise you to learn that as many as 3 percent of girls and 1 percent of boys experience a UTI by age 11, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. At SIU Medicine, our pediatric medical providers are committed to supporting parents by helping them learn about pediatric UTIs and other possible health conditions that can affect their young sons and daughters. Causes of pediatric UTIs A child may develop a UTI if bacteria gets into the urethra (where urine comes out of the body) and travels up toward the

Think urinary tract infections (UTIs) only affect women and older adults? It may surprise you to learn that as many as 3 percent of girls and 1 percent of boys experience a UTI by age 11, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. At SIU Medicine, our pediatric medical providers are committed to supporting parents by helping them learn about pediatric UTIs and other possible health conditions that can affect their young sons and daughters. Causes of pediatric UTIs A child may develop a UTI if bacteria gets into the urethra (where urine comes out of the body) and travels up toward the

Think urinary tract infections (UTIs) only affect women and older adults? It may surprise you to learn that as many as 3 percent of girls and 1 percent of boys experience a UTI by age 11, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. At SIU Medicine, our pediatric medical providers are committed to supporting parents by helping them learn about pediatric UTIs and other possible health conditions that can affect their young sons and daughters. Causes of pediatric UTIs A child may develop a UTI if bacteria gets into the urethra (where urine comes out of the body) and travels up toward the

Do you know what a DO is? Similar to an MD, a DO is a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine ─ a board certified physician who completed extensive training including four years of medical school and 3-7 years of post-graduate training in their specialty (residency). At SIU Medicine, we are proud to be affiliated with a number of doctors of osteopathic medicine who provide expert care for our patients. We’re also home to a competitive DO residency program that is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). What is a doctor of osteopathic medicine (DO)? A DO

Do you know what a DO is? Similar to an MD, a DO is a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine ─ a board certified physician who completed extensive training including four years of medical school and 3-7 years of post-graduate training in their specialty (residency). At SIU Medicine, we are proud to be affiliated with a number of doctors of osteopathic medicine who provide expert care for our patients. We’re also home to a competitive DO residency program that is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). What is a doctor of osteopathic medicine (DO)? A DO

The current pandemic is giving parents a golden opportunity to spend more time with their children and help them with things like school work and chores, or share in their favorite recreational activities and playtime. If you are the parent of a little one, you might also be a pro at tending to minor scrapes, bumps and bruises. After all, as kids run and play, they’re prone to tumbles. Unfortunately, another thing children are known for is getting things stuck in their ears. When this occurs, parents might fret about what to do. Should you play doctor? Or take them to a real doctor? It depends

The current pandemic is giving parents a golden opportunity to spend more time with their children and help them with things like school work and chores, or share in their favorite recreational activities and playtime. If you are the parent of a little one, you might also be a pro at tending to minor scrapes, bumps and bruises. After all, as kids run and play, they’re prone to tumbles. Unfortunately, another thing children are known for is getting things stuck in their ears. When this occurs, parents might fret about what to do. Should you play doctor? Or take them to a real doctor? It depends

The current pandemic is giving parents a golden opportunity to spend more time with their children and help them with things like school work and chores, or share in their favorite recreational activities and playtime. If you are the parent of a little one, you might also be a pro at tending to minor scrapes, bumps and bruises. After all, as kids run and play, they’re prone to tumbles. Unfortunately, another thing children are known for is getting things stuck in their ears. When this occurs, parents might fret about what to do. Should you play doctor? Or take them to a real doctor? It depends

At SIU Medicine, we’re proud to attract some of the nation’s leading experts, thinkers and innovators in the health and medical field. All of our providers and physicians are highly vetted, well trained and up-to-date on the latest advances and innovations in evidence-based medicine. SIU Medicine has a culture of progress and excellence in care and service. That’s why many of our physicians and medical providers take the extra step to become board-certified in any one of a number of medical subspecialties—as if medical school wasn’t rigorous enough! Keep reading to see why this benefits you