SSM Health Matters Blog

Can planting trees make communities healthier? SSM Health thinks so. Can planting trees make communities healthier? SSM Health thinks so.

SSM Health’s tree-planting efforts with Forest ReLeaf of Missouri just earned international recognition — an honor that confirms what partners know: caring for creation is caring for health.

Understanding pediatric concussions Understanding pediatric concussions

What parents need to know

Nurse practitioner knows heart symptoms should never be ignored Nurse practitioner knows heart symptoms should never be ignored

Wear Red Day takes on a new meaning for SSM Health cardiology provider Ashley Hofer

Residency Programs at SSM Health Residency Programs at SSM Health

Many of our physicians and medical teams also teach and mentor future healthcare professionals through residency and rotation programs.

Morning aches and pains? Here’s how to get a better start to your day. Morning aches and pains? Here’s how to get a better start to your day.

If you’re often waking up to a stiff neck or sore back, some small adjustments to your sleep position might make a big difference.

Long-term melatonin use: What you need to know Long-term melatonin use: What you need to know

Melatonin has been considered a safe and effective sleep aid for 30 years. But how safe is it for long-term use? Dr. Roopa Shah sheds light on a recent American Heart Association study.