SSM Health Matters Blog

Year of Hope: I have hope for unity Year of Hope: I have hope for unity

Our Year of Hope journey continues, where we offer moments to pause, reflect, and reconnect with our purpose while looking forward to the future. This month we’ll focus on hope for unity.

Two former volunteers share how their experiences led to careers in the health care field Two former volunteers share how their experiences led to careers in the health care field

SSM Health volunteer opportunities provide transformational experience for young people

Preventing tragedy at the pool … and beyond Preventing tragedy at the pool … and beyond

Who’s watching the kids? A parents’ guide to water safety

SSM Health caregiver honored for work in suicide prevention, community support SSM Health caregiver honored for work in suicide prevention, community support

Sue Mitchell Metz, program coordinator for Care for the Caregiver, was recently honored by two suicide prevention organizations.

Breaking new ground: Babies with cystic fibrosis get a chance for a healthier start – before birth Breaking new ground: Babies with cystic fibrosis get a chance for a healthier start – before birth

Emily and Paul share their story of being among the first families in the country whose baby with cystic fibrosis received treatment before birth.

Common fireworks can still cause devastating injuries Common fireworks can still cause devastating injuries

A hand surgeon offers advice to avoid a trip to the emergency room