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How do I know if a vacancy is represented by a union? Each individual Civil Service vacancy posted on our website indicates whether or not the position is represented and, if so, by which union. What unions currently have bargaining agreements with SIU School of Medicine? Currently, the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE), Local 399, represent approximately 44 Civil Service employees in the engineering and service/maintenance areas. The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), Local 370, represents approximately 680 Civil Service employees in other

A mammogram is an X-ray image that is taken of each breast. Mammograms are important and potentially life-saving tools that can detect early signs of breast cancer and reduce the risk of dying from this disease. An estimated 1 in 8 American women will be diagnosed with breast cancer at some point in their lives. A panel of primary care and prevention experts known as the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) recently updated recommendations regarding the age at which routine breast cancer screening should begin for women in the United States. Read more to learn about these new

Urinary frequency may be the result of an overactive bladder. Make an appointment with SIU HealthCare if frequent need for urination is becoming a distraction in your daily activity.

Urinary incontinence is loss of bladder control. Symptoms range from mild leaking to uncontrollable wetting. It can happen to anyone, but is more common among women and elderly patients. Male Urinary Incontinence Over 2 million men suffer with incontinence. It is a serious problem that men are reluctant to discuss with others. When the muscle (sphincter) that holds the bladder neck closed is not strong enough to retain urine in the bladder, the result is urinary incontinence. Incontinence may occur when: The sphincter is too weak The bladder muscles contract strongly The bladder is not emptied

Urinary problems affect male and female patients. They include blockage or infection of the urinary tract, difficulty urinating, or other similar issues. Consult with a urologist at SIU HealthCare for treatment options.

Urinary tract infections are infections occurring anywhere in the urinary system, including bladder, kidneys or urethra. These infections may cause pelvic pain, increased urge to urinate, pain with urination, and blood in the urine. A kidney infection may cause back pain, nausea, vomiting, and fever. Common treatment is with antibiotics.

Urogynecology is a surgical sub-specialty combining the specialties of urology and gynecology. It is a specialty that treats female urinary incontinence and pelvic floor problems, which are common and treatable problems among post-menopausal women. The urogynecology division at SIU Medicine provides expert services to women with pelvic floor disorders such as organ prolapse, urinary and fecal incontinence and the full spectrum of pelvic floor disorders. We have a multidisciplinary team of caregivers including urology, physical therapy, gastroenterology, colorectal surgery, and radiology all

Robotic urological surgical procedures are those surgical procedures performed on the male and female urinary system and organs with the use of robotic assistance. Robotic surgery allows physicians to perform these procedures with more precision and control than may be achievable through conventional surgery, and is especially useful in accessing increasingly small or remote areas of the body. Minimally invasive surgery is known for quick recovery time, shorter hospital stays and small incisions (1-2cm) compared to traditional open surgery. Using the da Vinci robot we offer patients more

Urology focuses on the medical and surgical treatment of the male genitourinary system, female urinary tract, and the adrenal gland. Urologists treat patients with kidney, ureter, bladder, prostate, urethra, and male genital structure disorders and injuries. They often coordinate care with nephrologists for patients with kidney disease. Our urologists also investigate and treat infertility and male sexual dysfunction. Diagnostic procedures are very important for urologists. They use endoscopic, percutaneous, and open surgery to treat congenital and acquired disorders of the reproductive and