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Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the US. These new heart healthy recipes will warm your heart and shake up the winter blahs.

Pregnancy is an exciting period for the expectant mother, and one which requires lifestyle changes and a heightened focus on well-being. Obstetric practices in the U.S. typically require at least 12 in-person pre- and post-natal office visits for the mom-to-be to have adequate preparation for a safe delivery and what comes after. In cases when a complication occurs, the care team may consult a Maternal-Fetal Medicine physician, also known as a high-risk obstetrician. Unfortunately, not all expectant mothers have easy access to prenatal care, due to location, economics or transportation. For

In this post from SIU Medicine's Pelvic Wellness Series, we'd like to talk about a common concern that affects women and even some men: stress urinary incontinence , perhaps better recognized as "peeing a little when I sneeze." Is this something you struggle with? If so, keep reading to learn more about why it happens and what can be done about it. Why do I pee when I sneeze? If you unintentionally leak urine when you sneeze, laugh, jump, cough, pick something up or exercise, you might have stress incontinence. It's the most common kind of urinary incontinence, ahead of urge incontinence (the

On average, 1 in 8 American women will get breast cancer at some point in their lifetime. These women are our grandmothers, mothers, wives, sisters, daughters, aunts, friends, colleagues and community members. Let's show them our support! In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, our team at SIU Medicine wants to help you raise awareness and learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones. 1. Learn about breast cancer risk factors. As clinicians and researchers, we learn more every day about breast cancer risk factors. By becoming aware of your own risk factors, you can start

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. If you or someone you know is experiencing intimate partner violence, SIU Medicine has resources to help. Board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. Katherine Hild-Mosley offers guidance for patients and members of the community seeking assistance for their physical, mental and emotional well-being. Q: Can patients speak with their OB-GYN or physician if they are experiencing domestic abuse? A: Yes! A patient is encouraged to speak to her physician about any concerns she may have at any time. The American College of Obstetricians and

COVID-19 Update: March 26, 2020 This is a daily joint communication from the Sangamon County Department of Public Health along with Memorial Health System, HSHS St. John’s Hospital, Springfield Clinic and SIU Medicine updating you on the status of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Sangamon County. This communication will come each day as necessary. At the time of this press release, we are announcing two new positive cases in Sangamon County, one is a Sangamon County resident. The total number of confirmed cases between our five organizations is eight, including one death. Currently, two of the active

Last March, Vidya Sundareshan, MD, was on her first family vacation in more than a year, traveling to San Antonio, Tx., to attend her brother’s wedding. Sundareshan had been named co-chief of the SIU Department of Internal Medicine’s Division of Infectious Diseases (with colleague Vidhya Prakash, MD) on March 1. The trip was a welcome break and an opportunity to tend to her own needs as a busy physician. However, her vibrating phone kept reminding her that multiple health care systems were preparing for the inevitable. The coronavirus outbreak that had been an overseas occurrence before the

A urinary tract infection (UTI) happens when bacteria enter and infect parts of the urinary tract, including the urethra, bladder and kidneys. It's one of the most common types of infection in older adults, with more than 1 in 10 women over age 65 and nearly 1 in 3 women over age 85 reporting a UTI within the last year. There are several reasons why the risk of UTI increases with age. As we get older, we experience changes in our hormones, immune system and microbiome (the healthy bacteria living in the gut) that may make it harder to fight off infections. Many older adults also face issues

Mother, Mentor & Medical Leader Sangita Basnet, MD, is a physician, a fighter, and a champion for those in need, both here and abroad. As professor and chief of pediatric critical care at SIU School of Medicine and medical director of the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at St. John’s Children’s Hospital in Springfield, she was recently honored with the inaugural AWIMS Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Advancement of Women in Medicine and Science. Dr. Basnet exemplifies the core tenets of the Alliance for Women in Medicine and Science: promoting positive change toward gender equity