SSM Health Matters Blog

New director of Cystic Fibrosis Center at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital New director of Cystic Fibrosis Center at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital

Michael Smiley, MD, named to leadership role

Sep 13, 2022
What does New York's polio case mean for the rest of the U.S.? What does New York's polio case mean for the rest of the U.S.?

Polio virus has been detected in wastewater. SSM Health’s top infectious disease expert urges vaccination for those who are not up to date

Sep 09, 2022
Back-to-school tips to start your year off right Back-to-school tips to start your year off right

Routines are essential to children’s schedules

Sep 01, 2022
Reminder for parents: COVID-19 vaccinations urged for kids 6 months and older Reminder for parents: COVID-19 vaccinations urged for kids 6 months and older

SSM Health still providing COVID-19 vaccines for young children, and boosters for everyone ages 5 years and older, if eligible

Aug 31, 2022
Back-to-school screen time can create eye strain issues Back-to-school screen time can create eye strain issues

Regular vision care, 20-20-20 rule can help

Aug 17, 2022
Preparing lunches for school is a prime time for teaching nutrition Preparing lunches for school is a prime time for teaching nutrition

Help kids learn about the fuel their bodies need to be healthy

Aug 15, 2022