SIU Medicine attracts some of the area’s most highly trained physicians in a range of medical fields, including urology. Among the many services our urology staff provides, prostate health screenings are some of the most effective and potentially life-saving. We encourage men to talk to their doctors about when and how they should be screened for prostate cancer, prostatitis and other conditions affecting their prostate health. What is prostatitis? Prostatitis is a condition that leads to inflammation of the prostate, a small walnut-sized gland located beneath the bladder. It produces seminal

SIU Medicine attracts some of the area’s most highly trained physicians in a range of medical fields, including urology. Among the many services our urology staff provides, prostate health screenings are some of the most effective and potentially life-saving. We encourage men to talk to their doctors about when and how they should be screened for prostate cancer, prostatitis and other conditions affecting their prostate health. What is prostatitis? Prostatitis is a condition that leads to inflammation of the prostate, a small walnut-sized gland located beneath the bladder. It produces seminal

SIU Medicine attracts some of the area’s most highly trained physicians in a range of medical fields, including urology. Among the many services our urology staff provides, prostate health screenings are some of the most effective and potentially life-saving. We encourage men to talk to their doctors about when and how they should be screened for prostate cancer, prostatitis and other conditions affecting their prostate health. What is prostatitis? Prostatitis is a condition that leads to inflammation of the prostate, a small walnut-sized gland located beneath the bladder. It produces seminal

World Heart Day is September 29. SIU Medicine encourages you to celebrate World Heart Day with some simple but effective acts to improve your health. Schedule a check-up with your doctor, do something heart-healthy (such as exercising or making a whole foods, nutrient-dense meal), or talk to your loved ones about the warning signs and risk factors of unhealthy heart conditions, collectively known as cardiovascular disease. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading killer of men and women in most parts of the world. Sadly, one American dies of heart disease every 37 seconds, according to the

I honestly love all things fall, especially this year, when it means the long COVID-restricted summer of 2020 is over. When I was a student, fall was my favorite time of year because I knew I’d be learning something new – starting new classes, making new friends. I love the bonfires, football and colorful leaves and even the crisp, cool nights. Fall also makes me think of apples. With over 7,500 apple varieties grown in the world, it’s a potluck spread with crisp, tart, sweet or tangy varieties. Part of the fun is going to an apple orchard and learning about the different offerings. Sometimes

I honestly love all things fall, especially this year, when it means the long COVID-restricted summer of 2020 is over. When I was a student, fall was my favorite time of year because I knew I’d be learning something new – starting new classes, making new friends. I love the bonfires, football and colorful leaves and even the crisp, cool nights. Fall also makes me think of apples. With over 7,500 apple varieties grown in the world, it’s a potluck spread with crisp, tart, sweet or tangy varieties. Part of the fun is going to an apple orchard and learning about the different offerings. Sometimes

Do you and your family get the flu shot every year? It's a simple, affordable and safe way to boost your family's protection and reduce the risk of spreading the flu, which costs the United States billions of dollars every year in direct medical expenses and lost wages, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Keep reading to learn more about vaccines and why they're a great tool to have in your healthy family toolkit this fall and winter. How do vaccines work? Vaccines date as far back to the late 1700s, when the first smallpox vaccine was developed. Vaccine

Do you and your family get the flu shot every year? It's a simple, affordable and safe way to boost your family's protection and reduce the risk of spreading the flu, which costs the United States billions of dollars every year in direct medical expenses and lost wages, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Keep reading to learn more about vaccines and why they're a great tool to have in your healthy family toolkit this fall and winter. How do vaccines work? Vaccines date as far back to the late 1700s, when the first smallpox vaccine was developed. Vaccine

Do you and your family get the flu shot every year? It's a simple, affordable and safe way to boost your family's protection and reduce the risk of spreading the flu, which costs the United States billions of dollars every year in direct medical expenses and lost wages, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Keep reading to learn more about vaccines and why they're a great tool to have in your healthy family toolkit this fall and winter. How do vaccines work? Vaccines date as far back to the late 1700s, when the first smallpox vaccine was developed. Vaccine

SIU Medicine joins other organizations and families around the country in celebrating National Breast Cancer Awareness Month during October. We're doing our part to spread awareness about this leading type of cancer, including its signs and symptoms, how it's diagnosed and treated, and how you can prevent it. An often overlooked aspect of breast cancer awareness is life after breast cancer surgery. Though a mastectomy can save a woman's life, it can also leave her reeling with unexpected emotions and challenges. For this reason, SIU Medicine encourages our communities to honor another