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Gastrointestinal surgery is a surgical sub-specialty focusing on procedures involving the organs of the gastrointestinal (digestive) system.

Gender affirmation surgery involves several surgical treatments for the transitioning patient. The plastic surgeons at SIU Medicine offer a variety of procedures to help each patient based on the patient's goals. Female-to-Male (FTM) or Transman Surgeries Transmasculine top surgery Chest surgery Transmasculine bottom surgery Phalloplasty Metoidioplasty Male-to-Female (MTF) or Transwoman Surgeries Transfeminine top surgery Facial feminization Breast augmentation Transfeminine bottom surgery or Vaginoplasty Body contouring

According to research from the National Institutes for Health, members of the LGBTQIA community seek care less often due to a variety of socioeconomic factors, discrimination or simply because of fear or feeling not accepted by the medical community.

Our clinic offers holistic care, including preventive health care, management of chronic health conditions and emotional support to patients in the LGBTQIA+ community. We also provide gender-affirming medical care for transgender and gender-diverse individuals.

Happiness, worry, and how to use PBL to raise your kids Gene Brodland was one of the founding psychiatry faculty at SIU School of Medicine. He passed away on September 7, 2020, at the age of 85. This article originally appeared in the summer 2010 issue of Aspects. Written by Karen Carlson * photography by Jim Hawker Gene Brodland hasn’t worried for 30 years. He’s an esteemed counselor, an accomplished tenor, a farmer’s son who has renewed his love of growing things. A husband, father, and grandfather, life is good for Brodland. So what’s he angry about? “If I’m angry about anything, it’s

A Brief Summary of Employee Benefits offered by the SIU School of Medicine

A Brief Summary of Employee Benefits offered by the SIU School of Medicine

Internal medicine, or general internal medicine, is the medical specialty focused on prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of internal diseases. Physicians specializing in internal medicine are also called internists who provide primary care to patients throughout central and southern Illinois at SIU Medicine. Our general internal medicine doctors diagnose and treat a wide range of health conditions. Your health is their primary focus, they will coordinate you care and serve as your advocate on your journey to better health, including referring you to specialists or community resources.