New Initiative Sparks Collaboration between Internal Medicine Residents, Community Members
Small groups of internal medicine residents and African Americans discuss implicit bias, health care barriers and meaningful solutions
SIU Medicine Q & A: The Truth on Tanning
In the summer months, many pool and beach-goers thirst to have sun-kissed, glowing skin. However, sunbathing can result in serious and life-threatening consequences. SIU Medicine dermatologist
Free Skin Cancer Screenings Available May 17 at SCI
A free skin cancer screening for Springfield area residents is scheduled from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, May 17, to raise awareness for and highlight Skin Cancer Awareness Month. The Regional Cancer
Clinical Study to Test New High Blood Pressure Treatment
Research trial enrolling hypertension patients
American Heart Month: Good Eating for Happy Hearts
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the US. These new heart healthy recipes will warm your heart and shake up the winter blahs.
SIU physician prepared for an Olympic task
David Jeong, MD, has achieved an impressive goal this month: He’s made it to the Olympics. The director of sports medicine and geriatric musculoskeletal medicine at SIU Center for Family and Community
New device helps reduce stroke risk in patients with AFib
Patients with irregular heart rhythm called atrial fibrillation, or AFib, have an increased risk of blood clots, which can lead to a stroke. A new device aims to help reduce that risk. Implanted into
Dealing with Sexual Harassment in the Clinic
A patient says something flirtatious to a physician during a clinical encounter that makes the doctor uncomfortable. It may be inappropriate, but is it sexual harassment? SIU faculty and staff debated
Opioids for chronic pain? Think again, says SIU internist
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