SSM Health Matters Blog

Growing minds and building confidence Growing minds and building confidence

New seasons bring fresh opportunities to educate and empower neurodiverse students.

Using magnets to treat severe scoliosis Using magnets to treat severe scoliosis

Thanks to a novel procedure using magnetic rods, Kenzie is no longer burdened by her scoliosis

Restoring sight, sharing knowledge Restoring sight, sharing knowledge

Dr. Julia Agapov journeys to San Felipe General Hospital in Tegucigalpa, Honduras for a high-impact mission.

Healing a hidden wound with specialized care Healing a hidden wound with specialized care

After concussion symptoms wouldn’t go away, neuropsychology treatment helped a woman get her life back

Physician assistant offers sun safety tips after personal experience Physician assistant offers sun safety tips after personal experience

Kierstyn Block has cared for many patients with skin cancer, but now she has a new perspective

Patients make mental-health strides by crafting cards for tornado victims Patients make mental-health strides by crafting cards for tornado victims

With focus, practice and creativity, patients gain a key skill in behavioral therapy