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District 186 parents, remember to schedule your kids' back-to-school physicals!

Could changing the way you think for a few moments a day lead to a healthier you? SIU Medicine’s certified mindfulness-based stress reduction expert Ruta Kulys says yes! Mindfulness training influences health through stress reduction pathways, which, in turn, leads to improved health. What is mindfulness training? Kulys, LCSW, who is also certified Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), mindfulness, or the awareness of one’s thoughts and emotions, has the potential to help us respond rather than react . “Mindfulness training helps people develop their ability to concentrate and to be

written by Courtney Hall | artwork by Jordan Hammer Published in Aspects Magazine Autumn 2017 (40-4) “Your body just breaks down. It’s like being a football player. Everything breaks down more quickly than the average person.” That’s what one veteran, who wished to remain anonymous and will be referred to as Sam for this story, told us about his experience in the military. “You’ve got to watch out for orthopedic issues even at 25 or 26 because of the stress you’re putting on your body.” That’s one of many health concerns that affect our returning troops. Going into combat is a world most of us

While surgery is a last resort, more than 500,000 Americans still go under the knife each year seeking relief from back pain. The procedure, complications and recovery times are improved thanks to minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS).

The King’s Daughters Organization awarded the Center for Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders (CADRD) a grant for $7,724 to support our Minds in Motion and Opening Minds Through Art (OMA) Beyond the Medical Center programs through 2021. Minds in Motion, based on a program developed by Sandy Burgener, was designed to improve or maintain the mental, physical, and emotional well-being of persons with memory loss or dementia. Meaningful activities are provided through brain games, creative activities, group interaction and socialization. CADRD has provided the Minds in Motion program to over

Dr. Shelley Tischkau has spent her career as a sleep detective, meticulously piecing together the intricate relationship between our internal clocks and overall health.

Weather has always had a direct and important impact on the farming industry. But when the weather becomes wilder and changes in climate threaten to undermine a family farm's ability to stay in operation, the usual risks and stresses associated with farming can become even more pronounced. Climate change will affect farming communities, and hence have an impact on the mental health of farmers. How can these communities best support each other during these unpredictable times? Weather and well-being As people who work outdoors, farmers have an increased risk of health problems related to

The Medical Library has compiled the collective scholarly works of four SIU-SOM “founding figures:” Dean and Provost Richard Moy, Dr. Howard Barrows, Dr. Roland Folse, and Dr. Reed Williams. These documents serve as the inaugural collections in our new archival platform, ArchivesSpace. One physical copy of each work has been placed in the School of Medicine Archives to be preserved in perpetuity. This ensures that the works of these scholars will be available for researchers for years to come. Highlights of the collection include: Dean Moy’s speech on the History of SIU-SOM Reed Williams’s

Dr. Janet Albers, '87, receives Distinguished Alumni Award

Have you ever heard of stiff heart syndrome? Known clinically as cardiac amyloidosis , this condition mimics other heart health problems and, as a result, is often overlooked and untreated—which could lead to serious and even deadly complications. Here's what you need to know about cardiac amyloidosis. What is cardiac amyloidosis? Cardiac amyloidosis occurs when abnormal proteins called amyloid build up in the heart. As the amyloid proteins accumulate and start to replace healthy heart tissue, the heart begins to have a harder time working properly. Over time, this can cause the heart to