SSM Health Matters Blog

Screenings are vital to prevent colorectal cancer Screenings are vital to prevent colorectal cancer

Colonoscopy remain the ‘gold standard,’ but other options are available

When to start seeing a gynecologist When to start seeing a gynecologist

Many parents don’t know when their daughters should go in for their first gynecologist visit.

Ladies, regardless of age, it’s time to take your health to heart Ladies, regardless of age, it’s time to take your health to heart

According to the CDC, 44% of women are living with some form of heart disease.

Maternal fetal specialist shares her breast cancer journey Maternal fetal specialist shares her breast cancer journey

Dr. Jennifer Krupp, an SSM Health OB/GYN from Wisconsin hopes her personal story encourages women to do self-exams to catch breast cancer in time.

Early detection is key: SSM Health breast health navigator shares a story of hope Early detection is key: SSM Health breast health navigator shares a story of hope

“There is a small spot appearing on your mammogram scan. It doesn’t look abnormal but let’s do a biopsy to be sure.” These were the words that set Amy Williams on her path to discovering her purpose.

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.