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May 8, 2020 Beginning May 11, the Governor’s “Restore Illinois” plan allows elective procedures and surgeries to once again be performed. SIU Medicine providers will be performing procedures and surgeries at a variety of hospitals. Each hospital has slightly different restrictions, processes and prioritization criteria. Patients will be tested for COVID-19 prior to surgery to ensure the safety of the patient and the medical team. Each hospital will work with you to coordinate the required testing prior to your surgery or procedure. Emergent surgeries will be done without testing as we are

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a procedure used to treat severe, chronic depression. It is typically used on patients who experience hallucinations, delusions, or suicidal thoughts, after other treatments have failed to have the desired effect.

Electromyogram and Nerve Conduction Studies (EMG/NCS) is an electrical test of your nerves and muscles. The purpose of the test is to localize where a patient's symptoms are coming from.

It’s Illinois State Fair time again! What’s your favorite fair food? Consider a meal of a few of the most popular choices on the fair’s menu: a jumbo corn dog, funnel cake and a chocolate shake. At more than 1,100 calories and more than 30 grams of fat, it might be a better option to walk around fairgrounds rather than take the skyride. SIU registered dietitian Sara Lopinski has some tips for curbing come of the extra sugar, fat and calories that come with these favorites. Eat a healthy, high-fiber snack before you go to take the edge off your appetite Choose one high calorie food and balance

Vaccination is an important tool in preventing the spread of monkeypox. For the Springfield region, the Sangamon County Department of Public Health has expanded eligibility for the monkeypox vaccine. Expanded eligibility criteria are as follows: Anyone regardless of sex, gender, or sexual orientation who: Had recent skin-to-skin contact or intimate contact with someone diagnosed with monkeypox. Exchanged goods or services for sex in the last six months. Is living with HIV, especially persons with uncontrolled or advanced HIV disease. Is eligible to take or currently taking PrEP (pre-exposure