SSM Health Matters Blog
Raising your young child to be a good, inclusive friend
Empathy is at the heart of learning to be friend. An SSM Health child psychiatrist shares his tips for raising an empathetic child.
Know the signs of sepsis
Sepsis is the body’s extreme reaction to an infection, and it can be deadly. That’s why it’s important to know the signs and get treatment quickly.
Symptom of climate change? Longer, more intense allergy seasons
An SSM Health allergist weighs in on changes to allergy seasons and offers advice for allergy sufferers looking for relief.
Tips to remember during baby safety month
Potential safety issues for infants and toddlers seem to be everywhere, but proper education and preparation can make a difference.
Doctors urge latest COVID-19 vaccination as cases rise
Across the country, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that total cases, hospitalizations and deaths from COVID-19 have been rising consistently for the past several weeks.
Getting to the heart of hospice care with music therapy
Music therapy is more than just playing music, it is a clinical and evidence-based use of musical interventions to help patients accomplish their goals. It can also evoke feelings, elicit memories, and connect us to our spirituality and faith.