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Southern Illinois University School of Medicine's Neurology Symposium This symposium will address the recognition and management of common neurological problems and emergencies for primary care providers, hospitalists, Emergency Medicine providers and other non-neurologists. Participants will also learn how to conduct a neurological examination, determine the appropriate investigations to order, understand the significance of abnormal MRI findings and identify the need for referral to a neurologist.

This conference is designed for primary care providers and other non-neurologists. Advanced practice providers and other health professionals are welcome to attend. LEARNING OBJECTIVES At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to: Demonstrate the technique of neurological examination. List strategies to diagnose and manage common neurological conditions including: headache epilepsy movement disorders stroke neuropathy cognitive disorders multiple sclerosis pain Explain the indications and utility of EEG, EMG and neuroimaging studies. Discuss the approach to palliative

This symposium will address the recognition and management of common neurological problems for primary care providers and other non-neurologists. Participants will also learn how to conduct a neurological examination, determine the appropriate investigations to order and the significance of abnormal findings, and identify the need for referral to a neurologist. LEARNING OBJECTIVES At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to: • Demonstrate the technique of neurological examination. • List strategies to diagnose and manage common neurological conditions including headache

This symposium will address the recognition and management of common neurological problems for primary care providers and other non-neurologists. Participants will also learn how to conduct a neurological examination, determine the appropriate investigations to order and the significance of abnormal findings, and identify the need for referral to a neurologist. LEARNING OBJECTIVES At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to: • Demonstrate the technique of neurological examination. • List strategies to diagnose and manage common neurological conditions including headache

Blood Sugar Emergencies: Identification, Treatment, and Common Misconceptions Presented by the SIU School of Medicine Office of Correctional Medicine WebEx Link Password: SIU123 Kristie Goeckner DNP, RN, CDCES, CNEcl Dr. Goeckner is a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist who worked as an outpatient diabetes educator for 4 1/2 years before transitioning to full-time faculty at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in the School of Nursing. She completed her associate's degree in nursing at Lake Land College in 2008. She attended Southern Illinois University and obtained the

"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

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

It's time to tee up! SIU Medicine’s Department of Pediatrics is excited to return to The Rail Golf Course for another great day on the green. This year, On Par for Pediatrics (formerly Camp Coco Golf Outing) continues the tradition of fun, food, and friendly competition, all in support of our young patients. Gather your friends for a day of golf, prizes, and a delicious dinner, all while making a meaningful difference. Proceeds from the outing help ease financial burdens for families of children receiving extended medical treatment by covering costs such as lodging, meals, and transportation

SIU Orthopedic Surgery Residency presents Orthopedic Grand Rounds. We welcome Kenneth Thomas, MD of Orthopaedic Physicians Alaska. He will present "Orthopedic Surgery in Alaska: Unique Aspects of Working in the Last Frontier" on Monday, December 5, 2022, from 6:30 - 7:30 a.m. in Memorial Learning Center Room 2A. The practice of orthopedic surgery in Alaska presents unique challenges. The vast geography, extreme cold temperatures, wildlife, fishing, oil production, and socioeconomic factors all contribute to an interesting and unique array of orthopedic pathology. Dr. Thomas will present a

The Class of 2024 Master's Symposium displays the Physician Assistants’ final Master's projects in poster format.