Specialty Clinics
Consulting Physicians
Over 25 consulting physicians and allied medical professionals with a wide range of specialties are represented on the hospital Medical Staff. Many see adult and pediatric patients on a regular basis in the Specialty Clinics Building on the hospital campus. Specialties represented include:
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For details, check the Physician Directory or contact Specialty Clinics at 618.526-8585.
Parking for the Specialty Clinics Building has been designated on the East side or “behind” the building, when approaching from Holy Cross Lane. This parking area includes 47 regular and eight handicapped slots.
Diabetes Education
A Certified Diabetes Educator is available to help the patient understand his or her illness and achieve compliance with medication, diet and exercise. A support group at 6 p.m. the first Monday of alternating months is also available. Topics and speakers are announced in the local media; those interested may be included on the mailing list. Meetings generally feature a presentation by a medical professional and time for questions.
There are three major types of diabetes: Type 1, when the body’s pancreas fails to produce insulin; Type 2, when the body does not make enough insulin or cannot use the insulin that is made; and Gestational, when a woman develops elevated blood sugar levels during pregnancy.
Risk factors for Type 2 include being over 45 years old, obesity, eating habits and inactivity. Symptoms include fatigue, increased hunger or thirst, frequent urination, weight loss, irritability and vision changes. Some people show no symptoms and must be diagnosed through an annual physical or blood chemistry work. Anyone exhibiting one or more symptoms should contact their physician immediately.
For more information, contact Specialty Clinics at 618.526-8585, or email Jene Bieri.
Nutritional Counseling
A licensed dietitian is available to help with special diets and weight management. For more information, contact Specialty Clinics at 618.526-5381
Speech Therapy
Speech therapy is available through the Specialty Clinics. For information, call 618.526-8585.
Wig Loan Program
St. Joseph’s Hospital has wigs, turbans or scarves available free to those experiencing hair loss. Donations of these items are welcomed and may be left at the hospital Switchboard. For more information, contact Specialty Clinics at 618.526-5417 or Jene Bieri .
