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The Institute for Plastic Surgery at SIU School of Medicine is pleased to announce the 27th Annual Wound Care Symposium on March 17, 2022. This year’s event will be held in-person at the IEA Professional Development Center located at 3440 Liberty Drive, Springfield, Illinois from 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The Wound Care Symposium is offered as an educational opportunity for healthcare providers in the area, especially nursing professionals. Speakers include Dr. Michael Neumeister, internationally recognized plastic and reconstructive surgeon, and SIU Department of Surgery Chair.

Personal wellness matters at any time of year. But making a list of New Year's resolutions is a great opportunity to take a closer look at your health and set goals that can improve your lifestyle and overall well-being. Maybe you already have some specific ideas in mind—whether that's running a half-marathon, quitting smoking, picking up a new sport or losing a certain amount of weight. But if you're looking for more inspiration, these three New Year's resolutions might help. 1. Add more fruits and vegetables to your diet This might seem like an obvious one, but considering that only 1 in 10

AIDS—acquired immunodeficiency syndrome—is a disease caused by a virus known as Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Identified initially in the 1980s, it used to be a fatal disease. Thankfully, the world has seen dramatic improvements in the prevention and treatment of this disease over the last few decades. That said, there is still a lot of work we can do to reduce the stigma faced by people who test positive for HIV, and to improve equal access to care for our friends and neighbors living with this diagnosis. Join us as SIU Medicine honors World AIDS Day on December 1st and discover three

Feeling nervous about going back to school is common for students of all ages—whether first graders or college co-eds. But some kids experience intense anxiety that goes far beyond school season jitters. Is your son or daughter affected? Depending on your child's age, he or she might simply be able to tell you how they're feeling. Or, you might notice warning signs in the weeks leading up to the new school season that indicate your child is feeling distressed, such as: Tantrums or emotional breakdowns when separating from caregivers Increased irritability and other mood changes "Unexplained"

During National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we should take some time to educate ourselves and others about breast cancer. Here are three ways you can get involved and become more well-informed about this common health condition. 1. Show your support In the United States, women are diagnosed with breast cancer more than any other type of cancer. A woman has a 1 in 8 chance of being diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime (though a person's individual risk may vary). This means that you or someone you know will probably be impacted by breast cancer at some point in time. Showing your

To date, four cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A (H5) virus infection have been reported in the U.S.

An ear infection can be extremely debilitating. Of course, most people associate this condition with young children—perhaps for good reason. Amazingly, 5 out of 6 children will have at least one ear infection by the time they turn 3 years old! But older children and adults can get ear infections too, and if left untreated, these can lead to long-term consequences including pain and hearing loss. Additionally, while they can occur at any time of year, ear infections tend to be more frequent in the fall and winter months (cold and flu season). To protect yourself and your loved ones against ear

SIU Medicine supports and encourages all breastfeeding mothers and nursing parents in our communities. As we honor National Breastfeeding Awareness Month , we encourage you to learn more about this important topic and find out how you can support a loved one who is currently breastfeeding. Here are four useful facts about breastfeeding we’d like to share. 1. Experts recommend breast milk during the first six months of a baby's life. Both the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the World Health Organization (WHO) recommend that babies are fed exclusively breast milk for the first six

The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery defines orthopedics as a branch of medicine that focuses on the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of injuries and diseases of the body’s musculoskeletal system. Here are four interesting facts you might not know about these surgeons. 1. Sports Medicine doctors are highly specialized orthopedic surgeons. Board-certified Sports Medicine doctors are licensed orthopedic surgeons who have specialized training in the treatment of the musculoskeletal system, which includes a person's bones, joints, muscles, ligaments and tendons. Orthopedic surgeons

Diabetes is a chronic health condition that affects the way the body makes energy from food. Normally, the human body produces a hormone called insulin that helps turn sugar from food into energy that the body can use or store. In people with diabetes, their bodies either don't produce enough insulin or don't use insulin properly. This can cause sugar levels in the blood to rise too high, which if left untreated can cause serious health problems over time—including heart disease, kidney disease and blindness. November is National Diabetes Month , an opportunity to learn more about this