SSM Health Matters Blog

Exploring SSM Health Treffert Studios: A field trip in our own backyard Exploring SSM Health Treffert Studios: A field trip in our own backyard

Treffert Studios houses a variety of creative tools and innovative technology to help young people find their talents.

When to transition your child from a pediatrician to a primary care provider When to transition your child from a pediatrician to a primary care provider

Different pediatricians have different ages that they stop seeing children, but most are 18 to 21 years of age.

Back-to-school backpack safety: What you need to know Back-to-school backpack safety: What you need to know

It’s time to go back to school, but with textbooks, gym equipment and school supplies, backpacks can get heavy and hard to carry causing back, neck and shoulder pain in children and teens.

Back to school stress prevention techniques Back to school stress prevention techniques

Stress is driven by cortisol, the body’s “fight or flight” hormone. Each person experiences stress in different ways.

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.