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Telehealth can help detect skin cancer

More than 100,000 melanoma cases are diagnosed each year. One powerful tool that can aid in early detection is telehealth.
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Every voice matters: Taking care of your professional voice

For professionals like teachers, singers, and call center agents who rely on their voice, maintaining vocal health is crucial.
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Stifle your allergy symptoms

If you’re one of the 80 million Americans who suffer from seasonal allergies, then this spring has brought you watery eyes, sneezing fits and more. Learn what causes this seasonal allergies - and how you can fight back.
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What to expect at your first visit to a sexual health counselor

Sexuality and sexual health are important components of your overall well-being. That's why our team at SIU Medicine provides comprehensive sexual health counseling for individuals and couples
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SIU Medicine's Sexual Health Clinic offers help

Sexual dysfunction and sexual health concerns affect a large number of people of all genders and identities. For example, 4 out of 10 women over the age of 18 have reported a sexual concern related to
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Same sun. Different shades. All at risk.

It’s a good time of year to shed some light on myths about sunscreen. Learn more about how to protect your skin, no matter what shade you are.
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The royal treatment: Understanding preventative chemotherapy

For many of us, the term preventative chemotherapy is confusing. Chemotherapy is a treatment for a disease, not medication to prevent cancer, right? And if surgery removed all traces of the cancer, why would a patient need to go through chemo?
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Mastering mental health on the farm

Observed every year in May, Mental Health Awareness Month is a crucial opportunity to prioritize mental wellness in the workplace. And what workplace is more challenging than life on the farm
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FAQs about an OB-GYN visit

The SIU Medicine Obstetrics and Gynecology team is honored to care for women of all ages, and this May, we are celebrating Women’s Health Month with our patients, colleagues and the community. Our