SSM Health Matters Blog

Helping children prepare for a trip to the doctor's office Helping children prepare for a trip to the doctor's office

SSM Health Medical Group pediatrician Karen Rose, MD, provides tips to help to ease anxiety and create a good relationship.

Oct 17, 2023
Conner’s story: Exceeding expectations for seven years and counting Conner’s story: Exceeding expectations for seven years and counting

Read about Conner's journey with Missouri's top ranked NICU.

Oct 13, 2023
The 4 Rs of processing violent social media content with kids The 4 Rs of processing violent social media content with kids

Social media feeds are fertile breeding grounds for very disturbing content. As a child and adolescent psychiatrist, I treat young people who are routinely exposed to these horrific stimuli, and I’m often asked by patients, families, and community members how to navigate all this.

Oct 12, 2023
Celiac disease: Expert answers to common questions Celiac disease: Expert answers to common questions

Meet our pediatric gastroenterology expert.

Oct 11, 2023
Mission to Guatemala: Trip Recap Mission to Guatemala: Trip Recap

Read about the Faith In Practice mission trip where SSM Health team members helped to provide surgical care to residents in Guatemala.

Oct 10, 2023
The benefits of sensory integration The benefits of sensory integration

Learn how sensory integration activities can help improve behavior, communication, and social interaction.

Oct 06, 2023