According to the USDA, 10 percent of U.S. households and 12.5 percent of households with children have limited or uncertain access to nutritionally healthy food. Pediatric cardiologist Enas Shanshen, MD, has led efforts to establish a new partnership at SIU Medicine to help combat food insecurity in children. The Illinois Partnership for Childhood Nutrition Security brings together the holistic expertise of SIU Medicine with the guidance of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and its Illinois chapter (ICAAP). The group will provide screening tools to health care providers in the community

According to the USDA, 10 percent of U.S. households and 12.5 percent of households with children have limited or uncertain access to nutritionally healthy food. Pediatric cardiologist Enas Shanshen, MD, has led efforts to establish a new partnership at SIU Medicine to help combat food insecurity in children. The Illinois Partnership for Childhood Nutrition Security brings together the holistic expertise of SIU Medicine with the guidance of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and its Illinois chapter (ICAAP). The group will provide screening tools to health care providers in the community

The SIU Center for Healthy Aging and Wellness offers comprehensive care to older adults and individuals struggling with substance use or those seeking alternative care in Springfield and the surrounding area. Our goal is to provide you with individualized, compassionate care, help you live a healthy, productive life and improve or maintain your well-being, comfort and quality of life.

The SIU Pharmacy was established to provide patients with specialty oncology medications that are not commonly available at general retail pharmacies. In addition to filling prescriptions and counseling patients on their medications, the providers work on Prior Authorizations, often an extra step required for insurance to cover the specialized drugs’ costs. The Program Services Aide helps to coordinate financial assistance for patients who have large copays even after insurance coverage. The SCI pharmacy is located next to the Infusion Unit on the first floor of the Cancer Institute at 315 W

SIU Medicine, ThinkFirst and the Illinois Department of Transportation invite you to have your car seats checked by nationally certified child passenger safety technicians. Please bring the child who will be riding in the car seat, the vehicle's owner's manual and the car seat instruction manual, if possible. Car seat checks take approximately 30 minutes.

SIU Medicine, ThinkFirst and the Illinois Department of Transportation invite you to have your car seats checked by nationally certified child passenger safety technicians. Please bring the child who will be riding in the car seat, the vehicle's owner's manual and the car seat instruction manual, if possible. Car seat checks take approximately 30 minutes.

A gastroenterologist is a medical doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions involving the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. The GI tract includes several organs and structures, such as the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon, rectum, pancreas, gallbladder, bile ducts and liver. Were you or your loved one recently referred to a gastroenterologist? Knowing what to expect at your first appointment will help you feel more at ease and ensures you get the most out of your time with your provider. To help you prepare for your initial visit, read on about some things you

A gastroenterologist is a medical doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions involving the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. The GI tract includes several organs and structures, such as the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon, rectum, pancreas, gallbladder, bile ducts and liver. Were you or your loved one recently referred to a gastroenterologist? Knowing what to expect at your first appointment will help you feel more at ease and ensures you get the most out of your time with your provider. To help you prepare for your initial visit, read on about some things you

Hearing aids are wearable or implantable devices that help amplify sounds and make sounds more distinct. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 7 percent of people in the United States aged 45 and older use some form of hearing aids. If you're a candidate for hearing aids, know that these devices could make a tremendous difference to your quality of life. Do you think you could tell if you need hearing aids? Keep reading to learn about the warning signs of hearing loss, as well as some common myths about hearing aids that may be preventing you from reaching out

Hearing aids are wearable or implantable devices that help amplify sounds and make sounds more distinct. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 7 percent of people in the United States aged 45 and older use some form of hearing aids. If you're a candidate for hearing aids, know that these devices could make a tremendous difference to your quality of life. Do you think you could tell if you need hearing aids? Keep reading to learn about the warning signs of hearing loss, as well as some common myths about hearing aids that may be preventing you from reaching out