Caregiver is defined as “a family member or paid helper who regularly looks after a child or a sick, elderly or disabled person.” For many caregivers, this definition does not adequately describe all the roles they fill. Caregiving is all encompassing: A caregiver is a listening ear, a scheduling expert, a learner of medical language, an advocate, a source of strength, a driver, a meal planner, a friend and so much more. A caregiver often sacrifices their own needs to selflessly care for the needs of someone else. SIU School of Medicine and the Office of Telehealth Services recognizes these

Caregiver is defined as “a family member or paid helper who regularly looks after a child or a sick, elderly or disabled person.” For many caregivers, this definition does not adequately describe all the roles they fill. Caregiving is all encompassing: A caregiver is a listening ear, a scheduling expert, a learner of medical language, an advocate, a source of strength, a driver, a meal planner, a friend and so much more. A caregiver often sacrifices their own needs to selflessly care for the needs of someone else. SIU School of Medicine and the Office of Telehealth Services recognizes these

Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) supports patients facing high-risk pregnancies. This care is time-sensitive and essential: a lack of MFM care is associated with worse outcomes for mothers and their babies. Despite its importance, 95 percent of MFM providers are concentrated in metropolitan areas. This creates “maternity care deserts,” especially in rural areas. Dr. Robert Abrams, executive director for the Center for Maternal-Fetal Medicine at SIU School of Medicine, and his team are working to address this shortage using telehealth. “With telehealth, patients throughout central and southern

Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) supports patients facing high-risk pregnancies. This care is time-sensitive and essential: a lack of MFM care is associated with worse outcomes for mothers and their babies. Despite its importance, 95 percent of MFM providers are concentrated in metropolitan areas. This creates “maternity care deserts,” especially in rural areas. Dr. Robert Abrams, executive director for the Center for Maternal-Fetal Medicine at SIU School of Medicine, and his team are working to address this shortage using telehealth. “With telehealth, patients throughout central and southern

Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) supports patients facing high-risk pregnancies. This care is time-sensitive and essential: a lack of MFM care is associated with worse outcomes for mothers and their babies. Despite its importance, 95 percent of MFM providers are concentrated in metropolitan areas. This creates “maternity care deserts,” especially in rural areas. Dr. Robert Abrams, executive director for the Center for Maternal-Fetal Medicine at SIU School of Medicine, and his team are working to address this shortage using telehealth. “With telehealth, patients throughout central and southern

Telehealth services have rapidly gained popularity in recent years, reshaping the way health care is delivered and accessed. Dr. Michael Ruebhausen, plastic surgeon, shares insights on the advantages and barriers of telehealth services, discusses common myths and highlights its transformative impact on health care equity and patient satisfaction. Advantages of Telehealth: Unparalleled Convenience: “One of the big benefits is that people have a super computer in their pocket now,” Dr. Ruebhausen said. “This is granting them access to clinical consultations from the comfort of their homes.”

Telehealth services have rapidly gained popularity in recent years, reshaping the way health care is delivered and accessed. Dr. Michael Ruebhausen, plastic surgeon, shares insights on the advantages and barriers of telehealth services, discusses common myths and highlights its transformative impact on health care equity and patient satisfaction. Advantages of Telehealth: Unparalleled Convenience: “One of the big benefits is that people have a super computer in their pocket now,” Dr. Ruebhausen said. “This is granting them access to clinical consultations from the comfort of their homes.”

Telehealth services have rapidly gained popularity in recent years, reshaping the way health care is delivered and accessed. Dr. Michael Ruebhausen, plastic surgeon, shares insights on the advantages and barriers of telehealth services, discusses common myths and highlights its transformative impact on health care equity and patient satisfaction. Advantages of Telehealth: Unparalleled Convenience: “One of the big benefits is that people have a super computer in their pocket now,” Dr. Ruebhausen said. “This is granting them access to clinical consultations from the comfort of their homes.”

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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