SIU physician Dana Crosby, MD, MPH , has helped to craft new clinical guidelines for treating patients with chronic rhinosinusitis, a condition affecting an estimated 1 in 10 Americans. Crosby was a contributing author of the guide published in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery by the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation. The standardized instructions are the result of an extensive evidence-based review process involving leading U.S. otolaryngology (ENT) specialists. The journal’s guidelines model best practices for the surgical care of adults with long-term

SIU physician Dana Crosby, MD, MPH , has helped to craft new clinical guidelines for treating patients with chronic rhinosinusitis, a condition affecting an estimated 1 in 10 Americans. Crosby was a contributing author of the guide published in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery by the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation. The standardized instructions are the result of an extensive evidence-based review process involving leading U.S. otolaryngology (ENT) specialists. The journal’s guidelines model best practices for the surgical care of adults with long-term

Recurrent UTIs in Women: Diagnosis, Prevention, and Patient-Centered Care Presented by the SIU School of Medicine Office of Correctional Medicine WebEx Link Password: SIU123 Mary Hitt, FNP-BC, CUNP, MSCP Mary Hitt serves as the Executive Director of the Pelvic Wellness Center at SIU Medicine. She is an experienced nurse practitioner who has been working with patients with bladder, bowel and sexual concerns for the past 16 years. Mary is a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner and offers menopausal hormone therapy, as well as nonhormonal management of symptoms. She is also a Certified

In the days leading up to International Skull Base Surgery Day celebrated on June 4, residents from the Departments of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery and the Division of Neurosurgery at SIU School of Medicine participated in a highly valuable learning experience—a two-day seminar led by some of the nation’s top skull base surgeons. The seminar blended immersive, skills lab training with in-depth lectures, giving residents a chance to learn directly from internationally recognized leaders from both SIU Medicine and the Cleveland Clinic. This intensive training is part of SIU Medicine’s

In the days leading up to International Skull Base Surgery Day celebrated on June 4, residents from the Departments of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery and the Division of Neurosurgery at SIU School of Medicine participated in a highly valuable learning experience—a two-day seminar led by some of the nation’s top skull base surgeons. The seminar blended immersive, skills lab training with in-depth lectures, giving residents a chance to learn directly from internationally recognized leaders from both SIU Medicine and the Cleveland Clinic. This intensive training is part of SIU Medicine’s

The Invisible Weight: Why caring for Healthcare Workers Means Caring for Everyone Presented by the SIU School of Medicine Office of Correctional Medicine WebEx Link Password: SIU123 Benjamin Montgomery, MD Dr. Montgomery is a board-certified family physician and a proud graduate of both the SIU School of Medicine and the SIU Family Medicine Residency in Springfield. After completing his residency, Dr. Montgomery served his country for five years in the Air Force as a primary care physician. He then dedicated many years to practicing family medicine in the Jacksonville area, providing care to

THRIVE (Trauma Healing and Resilience in Volatile Environment) is designed to provide support, connection, and resources for healing during difficult times. This initiative is led by the Department of Psychiatry and is a series of workshops to connect with the community to help process grief, navigate shared pain, and foster resilience. All workshops are led by licensed professionals and incorporate evidence-based practices to calm the mind and body, promote self-regulation, and foster connections. Participants will learn simple yet powerful tools like breathing exercises, gentle movement, and

"It's Just a UTI ... Or Is It?" 2021 CDC STI Guidelines Presented by the SIU School of Medicine Office of Correctional Medicine WebEx Link Password: SIU123 Valerie Griffin, DNP, PPCNP-BC, FNP-BC, PMHS, FAANP Dr. Valerie Griffin is an Associate Professor and the Director of NP Specializations at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. She maintains dual certification as a Family and Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and has her Pediatric Primary Care Mental Health Specialization. She has been faculty with SIUE SON for twenty years and practices in pediatric primary care with Dr. David Norman and