Some, but not all, cancer treatments cause hair loss. Ask your cancer team if your treatment is likely to cause hair loss. The Just for You Wig Salon at Simmons Cancer Institute offers wigs, hats, and scarves at no cost to cancer patients. The salon benefits from funds raised by BJ Grand Salon & Spa. Appointments Please make an appointment by calling Jenny at 217.545.6122 or email, jbonds48@siumed.edu to come into the salon for a personalized fitting.

Support groups provide those diagnosed with cancer a place to learn information about their cancer; a place to share feelings, experiences and concerns with others who have the same cancer diagnosis; and a place that gives emotional and spiritual nourishment. Support Groups connect people facing similar challenges. Finding Hope Support Group is open to any cancer patient, spouse/partner, friend, or caregiver. The focus is to provide a safe place to address the emotional needs of cancer patients and their families, provide support and improve health and wellness. Group meets the third Wednesday

Did you know that otorhinolaryngology is the oldest medical subspecialty in the United States? This branch of medicine features extensively trained clinicians and surgeons who diagnose and manage conditions affecting the ear, nose and throat (ENT). At SIU Medicine, our ENT team can help you or your loved one manage a wide variety of conditions affecting this area of the body. Check out the top reasons why people come from all over the U.S. to work with our ENT specialists. 1. Sinus issues Sinus issues are often described as issues with congestion, swelling, and decreased sense of smell. These

Did you know that otorhinolaryngology is the oldest medical subspecialty in the United States? This branch of medicine features extensively trained clinicians and surgeons who diagnose and manage conditions affecting the ear, nose and throat (ENT). At SIU Medicine, our ENT team can help you or your loved one manage a wide variety of conditions affecting this area of the body. Check out the top reasons why people come from all over the U.S. to work with our ENT specialists. 1. Sinus issues Sinus issues are often described as issues with congestion, swelling, and decreased sense of smell. These

Did you know that otorhinolaryngology is the oldest medical subspecialty in the United States? This branch of medicine features extensively trained clinicians and surgeons who diagnose and manage conditions affecting the ear, nose and throat (ENT). At SIU Medicine, our ENT team can help you or your loved one manage a wide variety of conditions affecting this area of the body. Check out the top reasons why people come from all over the U.S. to work with our ENT specialists. 1. Sinus issues Sinus issues are often described as issues with congestion, swelling, and decreased sense of smell. These

Did you know cold and flu season in America could last as long as October through May? With the season’s arrival, it is clear that the coronavirus pandemic has made things quite a bit different this time around. Read on to learn about similarities and differences between COVID-19 and the flu. It will help you know what to do if you or a loved one starts to feel ill. COVID-19 and seasonal flu: how are they similar and different? 1. The virus that causes COVID-19 is different from the virus that causes the seasonal flu. COVID-19 and the seasonal flu (also called influenza¬¬) are both contagious

For those who suffer from seasonal allergies, changing of seasons causes a lot of headaches. Runny noses, watery and itchy eyes, sneezing and congestion are common for people allergic to pollen, mold, ragweed and other springtime allergens. Disease prevention is just as important for your well-being as disease treatment. That's why the team at SIU Medicine recommends preparing for springtime allergies before the season begins. Even if you can't fully eliminate your allergy symptoms, you likely can reduce their severity and improve comfort by following a few simple steps. 5 tips to prepare for

For those who suffer from seasonal allergies, changing of seasons causes a lot of headaches. Runny noses, watery and itchy eyes, sneezing and congestion are common for people allergic to pollen, mold, ragweed and other springtime allergens. Disease prevention is just as important for your well-being as disease treatment. That's why the team at SIU Medicine recommends preparing for springtime allergies before the season begins. Even if you can't fully eliminate your allergy symptoms, you likely can reduce their severity and improve comfort by following a few simple steps. 5 tips to prepare for

For those who suffer from seasonal allergies, changing of seasons causes a lot of headaches. Runny noses, watery and itchy eyes, sneezing and congestion are common for people allergic to pollen, mold, ragweed and other springtime allergens. Disease prevention is just as important for your well-being as disease treatment. That's why the team at SIU Medicine recommends preparing for springtime allergies before the season begins. Even if you can't fully eliminate your allergy symptoms, you likely can reduce their severity and improve comfort by following a few simple steps. 5 tips to prepare for

Mentorship model SIU Plastic Surgery utilizes a mentorship model. There are five full-time plastic surgery faculty and one clinical part-time faculty. The resident is assigned to a faculty member monthly. That resident is responsible for keeping the same schedule as the attending, including attending all cases, outpatient procedures in the office, rounds, orders, and notes from PGY1-6. This may also mean additional multidisciplinary boards for any patients for that month (VPI clinic, Head and neck tumor board, Melanoma clinic and tumor board, Breast tumor board). This model allows for a