Radio SIH
Have you heard? RadioSIH is your source for interesting and informative health audio - featuring short, digestible interviews with the doctors and staff of Southern Illinois Healthcare. From Afib to Rehab . . . blood pressure info to the health of your kids - Listen and Learn
Episodes
June 20, 2014 • 10 mins
In the last twenty years, women have made a real impact on their health by being active about preventing breast cancer. We need to keep the energy going. In Illinois, breast cancer remains the number one diagnosed cancer in women.Dr. Foster explains some of the risk factors related to breast cancer and what you can do to lower your risk. She also shares the significance of getting screened yearly beginning at age 40.
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June 20, 2014 • 9 mins
Say “stroke” and people say “Wow!” Say “heart attack” and people say “Oh my!” Say “diabetes” and people say “yeah, yeah, whatever".Here’s the nasty secret, often times it’s diabetes that has caused the others. In fact approximately 65 percent of people in the hospital have diabetes listed as a secondary disease during their visit.If you have diabetes, know this: diabetes goes where your blood goes in the body. In other words, every...
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June 20, 2014 • 9 mins
Hepatitis C is the #1 reason for liver transplantation in the US. There are approximately 3.5 million people living with Hep C in the US, and 75% of them do not know they are positive.There are new guidelines for screening, and new medications that make curing this disease easier than ever.
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June 20, 2014 • 10 mins
If you have varicose veins, did you know that leaving them untreated can lead to more serious health risks? Many people are unaware that the pain, fatigue and swelling are signs that more advanced problems such as leg ulcers, skin discolorations and a potential life-threatening condition called deep vein thrombosis or DVT may occur.The good news is that by recognizing the problem early, Interventional Radiologists at Memorial Hospi...
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June 20, 2014 • 10 mins
Wear and tear on knee and hip joints got you down? Have you tried exercises, medications and home remedies? Is your knee or hip pain keeping you up at night? If so, it’s time for you to consider Herrin Hospital’s Joint Camp for knee or hip replacement. Join Dr. Bret Miller as he explains the benefits of Herrin Hospital’s Joint Camp. Prior to surgery, Joint Camp patients receive valuable education on what to expect and how to prepar...
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April 15, 2014 • 12 mins
Blood Pressure is often called the silent killer, because you don’t often know or feel when you’re being affected.
Yet, there is a reason it’s considered a vital sign and one that people need to keep in check.
Dr. Coello, from Prairie Heart Institute Southern Illinois Healthcare, discusses why blood pressure is so important and what effects it has on your body.
He gives you the best tips and the guidelines to monitor your blood pre...
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April 15, 2014 • 10 mins
Colorectal health is important to the total health of your body. Having a nice clean colon can make you feel healthier, and give you a stronger immune system.Tune in to hear Dr. Bhattacharya, Colon and Rectal Surgeon, talk about Colorectal health and common disease conditions, including colon and rectal cancer, diverticulitis, inflammatory bowel disease, and more on Radio SIH with Southern Illinois Healthcare.
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April 15, 2014 • 10 mins
AFIB: Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) is a condition in which the upper chambers of the heart (the atria) beat in a rapid, uncoordinated and disorganized fashion, resulting in a very irregular and frequently fast heart rate. When the heart’s atria are in AFib, they quiver instead of beating effectively.AFib can be controlled and monitored through some very exciting, innovative procedures.Tune in to hear Dr. Daniel Correa, Electrophysiol...
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April 15, 2014 • 10 mins
Cancer rehabilitation has been shown to be effective before, during and after treatment. Yet surprisingly, fewer than 30% of cancer patients receive this care.Dr. Terrence Glennon, a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation physician with SIH-RIC Rehabilitation Services, explores the benefits of cancer rehabilitation.Dr. Glennon shares how personalized therapy treatment can help cancer patients with problems like feeling fatigued; expe...
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April 13, 2014 • 11 mins
Does your child keep getting infections and you can not understand why?Primary immunodeficiency diseases occurs when part of the immune system is missing or functions improperly. In the US approximately 250,000 people are diagnosed and thousands go undetected.People with PI are more susceptible to infections, and without proper treatment endure recurrent health problems. Dr. Lehman will discuss how to spot common symptoms of immuno...
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