Farming is a challenging and sometimes dangerous business. Weather, machinery, logistics and livestock can cause difficulties within a day’s work. Yet these can pale next to the concerns and stress that a farmer carries inside. Farmers are among the most likely to die by suicide, compared with other occupations, according to a 2022 study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The study also found that suicide rates overall had grown by 40% in less than two decades. A new support system is available to help the Illinois farming community. It’s as close as your phone. A helpline (1

Farming is a challenging and sometimes dangerous business. Weather, machinery, logistics and livestock can cause difficulties within a day’s work. Yet these can pale next to the concerns and stress that a farmer carries inside. Farmers are among the most likely to die by suicide, compared with other occupations, according to a 2022 study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The study also found that suicide rates overall had grown by 40% in less than two decades. A new support system is available to help the Illinois farming community. It’s as close as your phone. A helpline (1

When a migraine comes on, just getting out of bed can be difficult. Reading this blog would be a struggle. What is a migraine headache, what causes one and what can migraine sufferers do to get relief? Our staff at SIU Medicine can help you learn more about this condition and provide you with effective and innovative migraine treatments. Migraine headaches are more common than you think A migraine is an intense headache that typically emanates from one side of the brain, usually presenting with additional symptoms. It is considered a neurological disorder. This means it affects the brain and

When a migraine comes on, just getting out of bed can be difficult. Reading this blog would be a struggle. What is a migraine headache, what causes one and what can migraine sufferers do to get relief? Our staff at SIU Medicine can help you learn more about this condition and provide you with effective and innovative migraine treatments. Migraine headaches are more common than you think A migraine is an intense headache that typically emanates from one side of the brain, usually presenting with additional symptoms. It is considered a neurological disorder. This means it affects the brain and

Mental health services should be accessible, affordable, available, and stigma-free for all. Rural communities often face challenges with the provision of mental health services to those in need. Current literature finds four components that impact these challenges, and they are referred to as the “4 A’s”. It is important for providers, clients, and support systems to understand each “A” for effective progress to be made in overcoming the obstacles faced by those with mental health care needs in rural communities. The first of the four “A’s” is accessibility and focuses on the knowledge of how

Endometriosis is a chronic health condition that develops when a woman's inner uterine lining (endometrium) grows where it shouldn't, such as outside the uterus or on other organs. This March, our team at SIU Medicine joins the greater medical community in raising awareness during Endometriosis Awareness Month . We strongly encourage women and their loved ones to learn more about this condition—here are a few reasons why. Endometriosis is surprisingly common The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 10% of females of childbearing age have endometriosis. That means roughly 190 million

Endometriosis is a chronic health condition that develops when a woman's inner uterine lining (endometrium) grows where it shouldn't, such as outside the uterus or on other organs. This March, our team at SIU Medicine joins the greater medical community in raising awareness during Endometriosis Awareness Month . We strongly encourage women and their loved ones to learn more about this condition—here are a few reasons why. Endometriosis is surprisingly common The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 10% of females of childbearing age have endometriosis. That means roughly 190 million

Endometriosis is a chronic health condition that develops when a woman's inner uterine lining (endometrium) grows where it shouldn't, such as outside the uterus or on other organs. This March, our team at SIU Medicine joins the greater medical community in raising awareness during Endometriosis Awareness Month . We strongly encourage women and their loved ones to learn more about this condition—here are a few reasons why. Endometriosis is surprisingly common The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 10% of females of childbearing age have endometriosis. That means roughly 190 million

To celebrate National Doctors' Day on March 30, SIU Medicine invites you to thank a doctor who has made a profound impact on your life. Simply complete this brief form*, and we'll route your note of appreciation to the doctor you've thanked. Our physicians will be truly grateful to hear from you and know they're making a difference in their patients' lives. Thank you! About National Doctors' Day Every year on March 30, National Doctors' Day honors those dedicated to caring for patients in the community. The day honors the professionals for their dedication and contributions to society and the

Repeated exposure to loud noises can damage the structures inside your ears that help you hear. Over time, this damage can cause irreversible hearing loss, which can negatively impact your quality of life, your personal relationships, profession, ability to communicate with others, mental health and even personal safety. Recent research even suggests that hearing loss is associated with an increased risk of dementia and social isolation. As a farmer or agricultural worker, you probably already know how often you are exposed to hazardous noise levels during daily farm operations. Fortunately