SSM Health Matters Blog

Hospice patient honored with Veteran Pinning Ceremony Hospice patient honored with Veteran Pinning Ceremony

Members of the SSM Health at Home hospice care team gathered to honor Jerome “Jerry” Preston for his service to our country.

Learn the plants to avoid during outdoor exploration Learn the plants to avoid during outdoor exploration

Accidentally coming into contact with poisonous plants can ruin a day’s fun, cause lots of discomfort, or sometimes lead to more serious problems.

June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month

Small moments of forgetfulness happen to most people. When memory loss becomes frequent or worsens, however, it may be time to speak with an expert.

5 surprising facts about Alzheimer’s disease 5 surprising facts about Alzheimer’s disease

June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. Dr. Anne Koplin, an SSM Health psychiatrist and Alzheimer’s disease expert, authored this article to help people gain a different perspective.

Discarding Drugs: SSM Health Southern Illinois improves community health with MedDrop kiosks Discarding Drugs: SSM Health Southern Illinois improves community health with MedDrop kiosks

In Southern Illinois, MedDrop™ medication collection kiosks are available to help area residents safely dispose of unused medications.

Healing Hunger: How SSM Health ministries in Wisconsin deliver on our Mission Healing Hunger: How SSM Health ministries in Wisconsin deliver on our Mission

New moms who share a need for food are now being sent home from the hospital with a week’s worth of emergency groceries.