SIU Medicine is pleased to announce all SIU Center for Family Medicine providers and locations will participate in Humana Medicare and Humana MMAI plans starting August 1, 2023. Currently, this is limited to SIU Medicine, but as of August 1, it will be expanded to all of SIU Medicine.

Experiencing loss isn't unique to the agricultural community. However, farmers and their families do experience unique types of loss that can be extremely stressful and have a profound effect on their physical and mental well-being. But even though losses are unavoidable in farming, there are things you can do to prepare yourself for these moments in life. Keep reading to learn about the different types of loss and grief and discover strategies that will help you cope with these inevitable challenges. Types of loss and grief experienced by farming families The types of loss faced by farming

Experiencing loss isn't unique to the agricultural community. However, farmers and their families do experience unique types of loss that can be extremely stressful and have a profound effect on their physical and mental well-being. But even though losses are unavoidable in farming, there are things you can do to prepare yourself for these moments in life. Keep reading to learn about the different types of loss and grief and discover strategies that will help you cope with these inevitable challenges. Types of loss and grief experienced by farming families The types of loss faced by farming

Pop quiz: Do you know how many bones you have in your face? 14! Breaking one of these bones can be a traumatic and life changing. Seeking medical care after any trauma to the face is important to avoid serious complications like a compromised airway or irreversible eye damage. But even after the emergent situation is over and recovery begins, a facial fracture can lead to significant changes in the appearance or function of your face. This can be both physically and emotionally challenging for you and your loved ones. SIU Medicine’s dedicated team of surgeons works closely with people with

Pop quiz: Do you know how many bones you have in your face? 14! Breaking one of these bones can be a traumatic and life changing. Seeking medical care after any trauma to the face is important to avoid serious complications like a compromised airway or irreversible eye damage. But even after the emergent situation is over and recovery begins, a facial fracture can lead to significant changes in the appearance or function of your face. This can be both physically and emotionally challenging for you and your loved ones. SIU Medicine’s dedicated team of surgeons works closely with people with

Pop quiz: Do you know how many bones you have in your face? 14! Breaking one of these bones can be a traumatic and life changing. Seeking medical care after any trauma to the face is important to avoid serious complications like a compromised airway or irreversible eye damage. But even after the emergent situation is over and recovery begins, a facial fracture can lead to significant changes in the appearance or function of your face. This can be both physically and emotionally challenging for you and your loved ones. SIU Medicine’s dedicated team of surgeons works closely with people with

Pop quiz: Do you know how many bones you have in your face? 14! Breaking one of these bones can be a traumatic and life changing. Seeking medical care after any trauma to the face is important to avoid serious complications like a compromised airway or irreversible eye damage. But even after the emergent situation is over and recovery begins, a facial fracture can lead to significant changes in the appearance or function of your face. This can be both physically and emotionally challenging for you and your loved ones. SIU Medicine’s dedicated team of surgeons works closely with people with

In recent years, the conversation around Alzheimer’s and dementia has shifted. While there is still progress to be made for the public's understanding of the disorder, there has been heightened awareness of what dementia looks like and how it affects someone. It's permeated pop culture as well. NBC’s hit show “This is Us” featured a main character with Alzheimer’s, showing the intricacies and evolution of the disease. Families of celebrities like Tony Bennett have used their elevated platform to raise awareness of the challenges it can bring. Recently, Bruce Willis’ family publicly shared his

Senator Dick Durbin held a news conference at SIU's Simmons Cancer Institute to discuss the shortage of life-saving drugs for cancer patients. Last month, Durbin urged the FDA to use the agency’s authority to immediately address the ongoing shortage.

Senator Dick Durbin held a news conference at SIU's Simmons Cancer Institute to discuss the shortage of life-saving drugs for cancer patients. Last month, Durbin urged the FDA to use the agency’s authority to immediately address the ongoing shortage.