For parents, being told your child is sick may be a scary situation. For families who need care from a specialist, a doctor who trained in a particular field of study, it may be even scarier unless they are confident in that physician’s recommendations and treatment of their child. When your child needs help, your pediatrician or family medicine physician may refer you to a pediatric specialist. A pediatric specialist can offer further evaluation and treatment, as they have more extensive training in that area of medicine. If your child has a rare condition, chronic illness, developmental
SIU medical students learned crucial information about their futures on March 21. The graduating Class of 2025, along with 4th-year students nationwide at other U.S. medical schools, received results from the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) revealing their postgraduate training destinations.
You may have heard that “it takes a village to raise a child.” Parents, siblings, teachers and others play major roles in a child’s happiness and health. Likewise, a child’s medical team is also vital. Whether you’re a new mom or dad or the parent of two or more children, learning more about the field of pediatrics can help you make better decisions for your little ones. What is pediatrics? Pediatric and newborn medicine is also referred to as pediatrics. It’s a segment of medical science that deals with the physical, social and mental health of kids from birth to young adults. What is a
Children with specific urological conditions requiring surgery have a new option for care closer to home. Ranjiv Mathews, MD, has partnered with Effingham Urology Associates to bring specialized pediatric urological care to Effingham County. Mathews will see patients at 414 W. Virginia Ave. in Effingham. He is the only pediatric urologist in an 80-mile radius.
Offers virtual care
