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What is osteopathic medicine?

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
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‘Something’s stuck in my ear!’ - What parents need to know

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
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‘Something’s stuck in my ear!’ - What parents need to know

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
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‘Something’s stuck in my ear!’ - What parents need to know

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
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Benefits of working with a hospitalist

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
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A hidden danger of cookout season

As the summer cookout season heats up, here’s a cautionary tale about a potential danger of cleaning your grill. On a warm June evening in Springfield, the Keuchlers – Candi, William and 5-year-old daughter Neela – were enjoying a chicken wing dinner fresh from the family grill when Neela’s eyes suddenly widened in alarm. “I can’t swallow,” she said. She wasn’t choking, but hives began to break out on the child’s neck. A quick flashlight inspection of Neela’s mouth revealed the culprit. A wire bristle had lodged horizontally in her throat. It had come off the grill-cleaning brush and adhered
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A hidden danger of cookout season

As the summer cookout season heats up, here’s a cautionary tale about a potential danger of cleaning your grill. On a warm June evening in Springfield, the Keuchlers – Candi, William and 5-year-old daughter Neela – were enjoying a chicken wing dinner fresh from the family grill when Neela’s eyes suddenly widened in alarm. “I can’t swallow,” she said. She wasn’t choking, but hives began to break out on the child’s neck. A quick flashlight inspection of Neela’s mouth revealed the culprit. A wire bristle had lodged horizontally in her throat. It had come off the grill-cleaning brush and adhered
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Treatments for a cleft lip and palate

One in sixteen hundred. That’s how often babies are born with a cleft lip and a cleft palate in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While having a child with a cleft lip and palate can cause distress to parents, the Cleft Team at SIU Medicine has advanced training to support families, provide reassurance and education, and deliver the highest quality care to treat this condition. Understanding cleft lip and palate A cleft lip or cleft palate is a division of a child’s upper lip or roof of the mouth (palate) where the lip or palate has not joined
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Treatments for a cleft lip and palate

One in sixteen hundred. That’s how often babies are born with a cleft lip and a cleft palate in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While having a child with a cleft lip and palate can cause distress to parents, the Cleft Team at SIU Medicine has advanced training to support families, provide reassurance and education, and deliver the highest quality care to treat this condition. Understanding cleft lip and palate A cleft lip or cleft palate is a division of a child’s upper lip or roof of the mouth (palate) where the lip or palate has not joined
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Treatments for a cleft lip and palate

One in sixteen hundred. That’s how often babies are born with a cleft lip and a cleft palate in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While having a child with a cleft lip and palate can cause distress to parents, the Cleft Team at SIU Medicine has advanced training to support families, provide reassurance and education, and deliver the highest quality care to treat this condition. Understanding cleft lip and palate A cleft lip or cleft palate is a division of a child’s upper lip or roof of the mouth (palate) where the lip or palate has not joined
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