Dr. Dana Crosby, chair of the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, and neurosurgeon Dr. Devin Amin recently completed the first transorbital skull base surgery in central Illinois.

Dr. Dana Crosby, chair of the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, and neurosurgeon Dr. Devin Amin recently completed the first transorbital skull base surgery in central Illinois.

It's normal to feel nervous when your child has a fever. Fortunately, in most healthy children, fevers are rarely dangerous and can usually be well-managed at home with some simple, research-backed strategies. Fevers are actually considered an important part of the immune system response and serve an important purpose in helping kids fight off infections. However, there are situations in which a fever can indicate a serious problem. Read on to learn more about pediatric fevers, including how to tell when your child's fever is too high and when you should call your pediatrician. How to measure

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

Trauma Therapy helps patients recognize and understand how traumatic experiences impact their mental, behavioral, emotional and physical well-being. The therapy can help those who have experienced a traumatic event in childhood or in adulthood. The therapy offers skills and strategies to help patients process their emotions and memories tied to the event.

General information Lecanemab is one of the first Alzheimer’s treatments designed to remove amyloid protein in the brain, and has been approved by the FDA for treatment of patients with “mild cognitive impairment” and mild dementia stages of Alzheimer’s disease. Generic name: lecanemab Brand name: Leqembi TM Made by: Eisai and Biogen What is it proven to do? Remove beta amyloid protein from the brain, which is one of the Alzheimer’s proteins. Slow the worsening of Alzheimer’s disease to a modest degree (27% over 18 months), based on the cognitive and functional test, Clinical Dementia Rating

What is Restorative Medicine? Restorative medicine is an umbrella term that encompasses all fields of medicine that work with the body's physiology and innate ability to heal in order to restore function and help prevent and treat diseases. These therapies may include dietary changes, lifestyle modifications, herbal treatment, supplements, acupuncture, manual manipulation, mindfulness, and more. What Is East Asian Medicine? East Asian Medicine falls under the umbrella term of Restorative medicine. It is a comprehensive medical system based on anatomy and physiology and consists of acupuncture

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.