Annual well-woman visits provide an opportunity to speak with a knowledgeable physician about your health and lifestyle. There's no need to be embarrassed discussing intimate topics like reproductive health or sexual activity with your doctor. These issues are hugely relevant to your overall well-being—and our Gynecologist/Women's health providers are highly trained professionals here to help you feel informed and at ease. In addition to helping you learn more about your health, gynecological exams are also beneficial because they can help identify early detection of treatable conditions and

We know you value your child's health. We also know that back-to-school time can be a chaotic and sometimes stressful time of year. Optimize your child's well-being by practicing these five simple yet effective health tips from our team at SIU Medicine. 1. Establish a great sleep routine Kids usually need more sleep than adults, so making sure your child gets enough sleep every night is essential for their overall well-being. According to research, good sleep can even boost academic performance—while inadequate sleep increases the risk of mood problems and sports injury. Does your child get

At SIU Medicine, highly trained and experienced teams of neurology specialists work with children, adults and seniors affected by neurological conditions. Care is provided in the Department of Neurology’s Neuroscience Institute, Parkinson’s Disease Center, and Dale and Deborah Smith Center for Alzheimer’s Research and Treatment. Neurologists also collaborate with physicians and staff in the departments of psychiatry and neurosurgery. Read how this important field of medicine can potentially help you or a loved one who is experiencing a problem within the nervous system. What is neurology

At SIU Medicine, highly trained and experienced teams of neurology specialists work with children, adults and seniors affected by neurological conditions. Care is provided in the Department of Neurology’s Neuroscience Institute, Parkinson’s Disease Center, and Dale and Deborah Smith Center for Alzheimer’s Research and Treatment. Neurologists also collaborate with physicians and staff in the departments of psychiatry and neurosurgery. Read how this important field of medicine can potentially help you or a loved one who is experiencing a problem within the nervous system. What is neurology

At SIU Medicine, highly trained and experienced teams of neurology specialists work with children, adults and seniors affected by neurological conditions. Care is provided in the Department of Neurology’s Neuroscience Institute, Parkinson’s Disease Center, and Dale and Deborah Smith Center for Alzheimer’s Research and Treatment. Neurologists also collaborate with physicians and staff in the departments of psychiatry and neurosurgery. Read how this important field of medicine can potentially help you or a loved one who is experiencing a problem within the nervous system. What is neurology

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The National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention has presented SIU School of Medicine (SIU SOM) its Skin Smart Campus Award in recognition of the school’s efforts to educate and protect against the disease. Medical school students and staff have pledged to promote skin cancer prevention and sun safety education and not allow indoor tanning devices on its the campus and in its affiliated buildings. Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the U.S., with melanoma—the deadliest form of skin cancer—as one of the most common cancers diagnosed among young adults. The Indoor Tan-Free Skin Smart

by Aaron Peach and Mary Dickerson The National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention has recognized SIU School of Medicine as a Skin Smart Campus. A 2014 U.S. Surgeon General’s call to action to prevent skin cancer prompted the Indoor Tan-Free Skin Smart Campus Initiative, which drew a strong associations between indoor tanning use and skin cancer. As a Skin Smart Campus, SIU School of Medicine supports public health efforts to inform the general public of skin cancer prevention strategies and to improve community access to sun protection materials. SIU is committed to skin cancer prevention and

If you snore, you may assume it's really only a problem for your partner and not you. The truth is, snoring and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can lead to poor sleep for both yourself and your loved one, which can lead to long-term health consequences. Not everyone who snores has OSA, but a sleep study can help determine if you have it. People with OSA are more likely to not feel rested after sleep, have daytime sleepiness (and increased risk of motor vehicle collisions), cardiovascular complications (including stroke), shorter lifespan, poor sleep for partners, and trouble with intimacy. If