January is Cervical Health Awareness Month. Nearly 13,000 women in the U.S. are diagnosed with cervical cancer each year, but the disease is preventable. Cervical cancer is actually the easiest gynecologic cancer to prevent. Prevention can be achieved with vaccination and appropriate screening. There are two screening tests that can help prevent or detect cervical cancer early. Pap test (pap smear): Tests for cell changes on the cervix that might become cervical cancer if not treated appropriately. HPV test: Tests for the human papillomavirus, which can lead to cell changes. Almost all

Physiatry is a clinical specialty that focuses on optimizing the function and quality of life in people with a wide range of physical impairments, disabilities and conditions. It’s also known as physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R). How could this branch of medicine help you or your loved one manage a health condition? Physiatrists, sometimes called PM&R physicians, diagnose and treat medical conditions caused by injury, illness, or disease affecting the nervous system (brain, spinal cord, nerves) and musculoskeletal system (bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and tendons). Conditions

Physiatry is a clinical specialty that focuses on optimizing the function and quality of life in people with a wide range of physical impairments, disabilities and conditions. It’s also known as physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R). How could this branch of medicine help you or your loved one manage a health condition? Physiatrists, sometimes called PM&R physicians, diagnose and treat medical conditions caused by injury, illness, or disease affecting the nervous system (brain, spinal cord, nerves) and musculoskeletal system (bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and tendons). Conditions

Physiatry is a clinical specialty that focuses on optimizing the function and quality of life in people with a wide range of physical impairments, disabilities and conditions. It’s also known as physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R). How could this branch of medicine help you or your loved one manage a health condition? Physiatrists, sometimes called PM&R physicians, diagnose and treat medical conditions caused by injury, illness, or disease affecting the nervous system (brain, spinal cord, nerves) and musculoskeletal system (bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and tendons). Conditions

Physiatry is a clinical specialty that focuses on optimizing the function and quality of life in people with a wide range of physical impairments, disabilities and conditions. It’s also known as physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R). How could this branch of medicine help you or your loved one manage a health condition? Physiatrists, sometimes called PM&R physicians, diagnose and treat medical conditions caused by injury, illness, or disease affecting the nervous system (brain, spinal cord, nerves) and musculoskeletal system (bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and tendons). Conditions

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted lives and livelihoods in ways that few thought possible just a short time ago. Social distancing, stay-at-home orders and the uncertainty of how this world-changing crisis will be resolved have added to the collective stress we all feel. Amidst all the bad news, here’s some good news: You have real control over the decisions that will affect your health. In addition to the recommended safeguards of washing your hands and wearing a mask in public spaces, you can also be proactive at reducing any stress you feel. By changing the way you think for a few moments

We’ve all got a bit more food in the house as we try to go to the grocery store less and shelter-in-place. When the temperatures rise, so does concern for food safety. Most of us know we need to put certain foods in the refrigerator to keep them safe – foods like milk, meat, eggs, chopped tomatoes and cut melons. But there are other foods that may not be so obvious. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics offers this useful list of foods that need to go into the fridge to be safe and last longer. Some tortillas are prone to molding. That's why the fine print on many tortilla packages recommends

We’ve all got a bit more food in the house as we try to go to the grocery store less and shelter-in-place. When the temperatures rise, so does concern for food safety. Most of us know we need to put certain foods in the refrigerator to keep them safe – foods like milk, meat, eggs, chopped tomatoes and cut melons. But there are other foods that may not be so obvious. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics offers this useful list of foods that need to go into the fridge to be safe and last longer. Some tortillas are prone to molding. That's why the fine print on many tortilla packages recommends

Back and neck pain are among the most common ailments in America. Research shows 8 out of 10 people will have back pain at least once in their lives. If you are struggling with musculoskeletal pain, aka back pain, we encourage you to reach out to the SIU Medicine Spine Center. We are committed to finding an individualized plan of care that will meet your specific needs and goals. Common spine and disc conditions When a patient with back or neck pain comes to SIU Medicine, our experienced multidisciplinary spine team begins the process with a detailed interview to help you decide the best way

Back and neck pain are among the most common ailments in America. Research shows 8 out of 10 people will have back pain at least once in their lives. If you are struggling with musculoskeletal pain, aka back pain, we encourage you to reach out to the SIU Medicine Spine Center. We are committed to finding an individualized plan of care that will meet your specific needs and goals. Common spine and disc conditions When a patient with back or neck pain comes to SIU Medicine, our experienced multidisciplinary spine team begins the process with a detailed interview to help you decide the best way