We are excited about your interest in employment at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. SIU Medicine offers an exceptional benefits program to help meet our employees' diverse needs. This page will acquaint you with the fringe benefits you will be eligible to receive as an employee at SIU School of Medicine. If you would like additional information or answers to specific questions about any of the benefits outlined, please contact the Office of Human Resources at benefits@siumed.edu . State of Illinois Benefits SIU (School of) Medicine employees and their dependents are offered a

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

Orthopedic surgeons are physicians who are trained in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system, which includes the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles. At SIU Medicine, our orthopedic specialists use their advanced knowledge and skills to help people living with painful disorders of the spine, shoulder, elbow, hand, hip, knee, foot and ankle for both adult and pediatric patients. Conditions like arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, knee meniscus tears, ligament sprains, and chronic pain can impair a person's quality of life and make

Orthopedic surgeons are physicians who are trained in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system, which includes the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles. At SIU Medicine, our orthopedic specialists use their advanced knowledge and skills to help people living with painful disorders of the spine, shoulder, elbow, hand, hip, knee, foot and ankle for both adult and pediatric patients. Conditions like arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, knee meniscus tears, ligament sprains, and chronic pain can impair a person's quality of life and make

If you or someone you know recently gave birth, you can expect to notice a wide range of emotions, including negative ones. Exhaustion, stress, anxiousness, sadness and loneliness are all common experiences for new moms (and dads!) in the first couple days and weeks after welcoming a new child into the world. But how can you tell when a new mom has the typical "baby blues" versus a more serious mental health condition known as postpartum depression (PPD)? While only a medical doctor can diagnose PPD, there are some telltale characteristics that all new mothers and their loved ones should be

If you or someone you know recently gave birth, you can expect to notice a wide range of emotions, including negative ones. Exhaustion, stress, anxiousness, sadness and loneliness are all common experiences for new moms (and dads!) in the first couple days and weeks after welcoming a new child into the world. But how can you tell when a new mom has the typical "baby blues" versus a more serious mental health condition known as postpartum depression (PPD)? While only a medical doctor can diagnose PPD, there are some telltale characteristics that all new mothers and their loved ones should be

If you or someone you know recently gave birth, you can expect to notice a wide range of emotions, including negative ones. Exhaustion, stress, anxiousness, sadness and loneliness are all common experiences for new moms (and dads!) in the first couple days and weeks after welcoming a new child into the world. But how can you tell when a new mom has the typical "baby blues" versus a more serious mental health condition known as postpartum depression (PPD)? While only a medical doctor can diagnose PPD, there are some telltale characteristics that all new mothers and their loved ones should be

Dermatologists are board-certified medical doctors who are trained in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disorders related to the skin, nails and hair. A dermatologist is the expert you need whenever you have concerns about conditions like acne, skin cancer, rashes, wrinkles, warts, psoriasis, eczema, hair loss and nail fungus. At SIU Medicine, we advise most people to see a dermatologist once a year, although some individuals may need more frequent visits depending on their health history and personal risk factors. Seeing a dermatologist regularly—even if you don't currently have any

Dermatologists are board-certified medical doctors who are trained in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disorders related to the skin, nails and hair. A dermatologist is the expert you need whenever you have concerns about conditions like acne, skin cancer, rashes, wrinkles, warts, psoriasis, eczema, hair loss and nail fungus. At SIU Medicine, we advise most people to see a dermatologist once a year, although some individuals may need more frequent visits depending on their health history and personal risk factors. Seeing a dermatologist regularly—even if you don't currently have any