SSM Health Matters Blog

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.

Mental health: a men’s issue too Mental health: a men’s issue too

Help abounds for men willing to address their depression

Prioritizing women’s health Prioritizing women’s health

"If it's affecting your quality of life and you're noticing it as a problem, don't explain it away," says Dr. Jennifer Krupp, the medical director of SSM Health's Women's and Newborn's Program.

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.

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.

Why do we need vitamin D? Why do we need vitamin D?

SSM Health family physician and wellness coach Dr. Roopa Shah explains how to know if you’re getting enough vitamin D and how to boost it, even during cold, dark winter months.