SSM Health Matters Blog

How often should you wash your water bottle? Tips on keeping your bottle bacteria-free How often should you wash your water bottle? Tips on keeping your bottle bacteria-free

Tests done on water bottles have revealed they can sometimes contain up to 40,000 times the bacteria of a toilet seat due to inappropriate washing!

Is this menopause? How to find relief from common menopause symptoms Is this menopause? How to find relief from common menopause symptoms

Menopause can be a serious challenge for women trying to tough it out. SSM Health nurse practitioner Sarah Block shares tips to help you manage “the big change”.

How to start moving more for better health How to start moving more for better health

If you’re brand new to routine exercise, there are a few things to consider. SSM Health sports medicine physician Dr. Katherine Fox offers her top tips to get started.

Everything you need to know about a sports physical Everything you need to know about a sports physical

Fall sports are in full swing. Schedule your child’s sports physical with SSM Health.

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.

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.