SSM Health Matters Blog

Solutions at Hand: How to Remove a Stuck Ring Solutions at Hand: How to Remove a Stuck Ring

A stuck ring can become more than just an annoyance -- it could lead to serious damage. Try these tricks to loosen a stuck ring.

Feb 06, 2020
Hiccups: What are they and how do we stop them? Hiccups: What are they and how do we stop them?

What causes hiccups, how do we stop them and are they a serious health concern?

Jan 15, 2020
Managing Pain in the Emergency Room Managing Pain in the Emergency Room

SSM Health emergency room staff see firsthand the way these drugs affect individuals, families and communities.

Jan 14, 2020
Palliative Care: Caring for the whole person Palliative Care: Caring for the whole person

Palliative care focuses on ways to address the totality of the patient’s relational existence -physical, emotional, social, and spiritual

Nov 19, 2019
Fevers in children – when to worry Fevers in children – when to worry

A fever itself is not a reason to be concerned but if it reaches above 102 degrees, it may be worth a call to your doctor

Nov 11, 2019
Genetic testing and breast cancer: What you need to know Genetic testing and breast cancer: What you need to know

What is genetic testing and how does it relate to breast cancer? A SSM Health breast surgeon answers your questions.

Oct 17, 2019