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In the age of digital transformation, telehealth has emerged as a revolutionary tool for health care. One area where telehealth has made a significant impact is in the management and support of people with diabetes. As one of the most prevalent chronic diseases globally, diabetes requires consistent monitoring and medical attention. Here at SIU, Telehealth provides ways to make diabetes care more convenient and accessible, enhancing the quality of life for our patients. Let’s explore six ways telehealth can support people with diabetes and improve their overall well-being. 1. Remote Monitoring

Family farm transitions are complex from a legal and financial standpoint. But the emotional complexity and interpersonal relationships inherent within these transitions are often what throw off even the most well-meaning intentions. To reduce stress for the outgoing and incoming farming generations, keep reading. This article discusses common pressures that tend to arise during a farming transition and the actions you can take to help the process go as smoothly as possible. Considerations for the older or "owner" generation Current estimates indicate that about 70 percent of American farmland

Kidney and pancreas transplantation are two common types of transplant surgery. Transplant surgery is required when a patient's organs become too damaged from either disease or injury to function properly. Rehabilitation and recovery from organ transplant requires careful monitoring of the patient's progress.

Emergency medicine and surgical providers at SIU Medicine treat all forms of trauma in the hospital. Trauma Center The Southern Illinois Trauma Center is the first Level 1 trauma center in the region, allowing us to provide complex urgent and emergency care for the residents of 18 area counties. SIU Medicine providers have partnered with Springfield Memorial Hospital and local emergency medical services to provide the expert and efficient care you or your loved ones deserve during your most vulnerable times of need. Our medical providers are highly skilled and trained in the diagnosis and

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.

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a change in brain function or brain pathology. TBI usually results from an external blow or jolt to the head, or from an object piercing the skull and entering the brain. When to see a provider: Immediately see a provider if you, your child or a loved one has a hit to the head that concerns you or surfaces clear behavioral and cognitive changes, especially within the first 24 hours. Symptoms of traumatic brain injury Physical headache seizures or convulsions nausea or vomiting blurred vision, double vision clear fluids draining from ears or nose slurred speech

Travel medicine is the branch of medicine that deals with the prevention and management of health problems of international travelers. International travel enables the spread of pathogens across oceans and continents, and exposes the traveler to new health environments. If you are preparing for international travel, consult an SIU Medicine provider. SIU Medicine Infectious Disease Travel Clinic SIU Medicine offers vaccines and counseling related to international travel, as well as proof of vaccination that may be required for your trip. We offer the following vaccines for travelers: Yellow

Amputations are more common than you may think. The Amputee Coalition of America estimates that there are 185,000 new lower extremity amputations each year within the United States and an estimated population of 2 million American amputees. That number is projected to increase to more than 4 million by the year 2050. The most common reasons for limb loss include wound-healing issues related to diabetes, traumatic accidents and cancers. SIU Medicine has experienced board-certified physiatrists who can help people facing these health issues. These specialists can help you or your loved one avoid