SSM Health Matters Blog

When to keep kids home from school When to keep kids home from school

Sometimes it’s tough to tell, but as respiratory illness season starts about the same time that school does, it’s important to know what to look for as you make the decision.

Summertime music at SSM Health Treffert Center locations Summertime music at SSM Health Treffert Center locations

Children learn positive social and emotional skills through singing, dancing, listening to stories, and playing percussion instruments.

President Carter’s long-term care should be the norm in hospice President Carter’s long-term care should be the norm in hospice

Getting care early often prolongs a patient’s life and improves its quality.

What you should know about kids and vaping What you should know about kids and vaping

In 2020, nearly 20% of high school students reported to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that they had used an e-cigarette, or “vaped.”

How students learn social and vocations skills through YouTube and streaming platforms How students learn social and vocations skills through YouTube and streaming platforms

YouTube and other streaming platforms can be used as powerful educational tools.

Getting kids back on a schedule as they head back to school Getting kids back on a schedule as they head back to school

As we say goodbye to summer and hello to a new school year, it’s time to help your kids ease back into a routine and regular bedtime.