According to the World Health Organization, there are 156 million cases of pneumonia each year in children younger than five years; as many as 20 million cases are severe enough that they require hospital admission. Worldwide pneumonia accounted for nearly 800,000 deaths among children less than 18 in 2015. Children with pneumonia are in good hands at SIU Medicine. The doctors at SIU Medicine provide collaborative care to young patients, based on the latest medical research. The following guide is designed for parents about pediatric pneumonia. What is pediatric pneumonia? Pneumonia is an

October 11 is National Depression Screening Day, a day for people from all around the country to get screened for depression , anxiety , obsessive-compulsive disorder and other mental health conditions—many of which occur together. SIU Medicine’s interdisciplinary team of clinicians and researchers are encouraging people from the greater Springfield community to participate in Screening Day. Take action if you are experiencing symptoms of these common conditions. Screening is a first step Since 1990, National Depression Screening Day has been on the first Thursday of the first full week of

October 11 is National Depression Screening Day, a day for people from all around the country to get screened for depression , anxiety , obsessive-compulsive disorder and other mental health conditions—many of which occur together. SIU Medicine’s interdisciplinary team of clinicians and researchers are encouraging people from the greater Springfield community to participate in Screening Day. Take action if you are experiencing symptoms of these common conditions. Screening is a first step Since 1990, National Depression Screening Day has been on the first Thursday of the first full week of

October 11 is National Depression Screening Day, a day for people from all around the country to get screened for depression , anxiety , obsessive-compulsive disorder and other mental health conditions—many of which occur together. SIU Medicine’s interdisciplinary team of clinicians and researchers are encouraging people from the greater Springfield community to participate in Screening Day. Take action if you are experiencing symptoms of these common conditions. Screening is a first step Since 1990, National Depression Screening Day has been on the first Thursday of the first full week of

The sudden onset of sharp pain can be both scary and life-disrupting. One example of sharp pain is caused by kidney stones, which can wreak havoc at a moment’s notice. Thankfully, if you receive the right care from an experienced doctor, these pesky stones usually don’t cause lasting damage. Here’s what you need to know about this common urological issue. What are kidney stones? Kidney stones are hard deposits that form inside your kidneys. They’re made of salts and minerals. They can impact any part of your urinary tract. Stones often form when your urine becomes concentrated. This allows

According to the Association for Reproductive Health Professionals, approximately one in four pregnancies before 20 weeks will end in miscarriage. Although the cause of most early pregnancy losses is unknown, health care providers, including SIU Medicine family medicine physician Tabatha Wells, MD , says oftentimes, women blame themselves. “When I counsel a woman who has miscarried, I reassure her there is nothing she could have done to prevent it. But most women have trouble accepting this and remain convinced that they must have done something wrong,” explains Dr. Wells. It’s that line of

According to the Association for Reproductive Health Professionals, approximately one in four pregnancies before 20 weeks will end in miscarriage. Although the cause of most early pregnancy losses is unknown, health care providers, including SIU Medicine family medicine physician Tabatha Wells, MD , says oftentimes, women blame themselves. “When I counsel a woman who has miscarried, I reassure her there is nothing she could have done to prevent it. But most women have trouble accepting this and remain convinced that they must have done something wrong,” explains Dr. Wells. It’s that line of

According to the Association for Reproductive Health Professionals, approximately one in four pregnancies before 20 weeks will end in miscarriage. Although the cause of most early pregnancy losses is unknown, health care providers, including SIU Medicine family medicine physician Tabatha Wells, MD , says oftentimes, women blame themselves. “When I counsel a woman who has miscarried, I reassure her there is nothing she could have done to prevent it. But most women have trouble accepting this and remain convinced that they must have done something wrong,” explains Dr. Wells. It’s that line of

Breast cancer is the most prevalent kind of cancer affecting women in the United States and the second leading cause of cancer death in females. One of every eight women will get this disease in her lifetime. Thankfully, most women can survive breast cancer if it is found early. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It’s an opportunity to stress the importance of detecting breast cancer to protect yourself and those you love. Talk with the women you know about the value of getting screened, and encourage them to get regular mammograms. Breast cancer symptoms Every woman should

Breast cancer is the most prevalent kind of cancer affecting women in the United States and the second leading cause of cancer death in females. One of every eight women will get this disease in her lifetime. Thankfully, most women can survive breast cancer if it is found early. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It’s an opportunity to stress the importance of detecting breast cancer to protect yourself and those you love. Talk with the women you know about the value of getting screened, and encourage them to get regular mammograms. Breast cancer symptoms Every woman should