SSM Health Matters Blog

New COVID-19 vaccines in the fall important for everyone New COVID-19 vaccines in the fall important for everyone

As infections rise this summer, help is on the way

Preventing mosquito-borne illness Preventing mosquito-borne illness

Summer storms and rain often provide the perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes and the potential illness they can bring. An SSM Health infectious disease expert explains.

What is pelvic floor physical therapy? What is pelvic floor physical therapy?

Pelvic floor physical therapy is specialized to ease pain and dysfunction, while improving your quality of life. An SSM Health physical therapist explains how.

Heat wave help: A pediatrician’s top tips for managing kids’ summer asthma and allergies Heat wave help: A pediatrician’s top tips for managing kids’ summer asthma and allergies

Hot, muggy weather can make your child’s allergy and asthma symptoms worse. An SSM Health pediatrician offers advice on managing symptoms during summer months.

A Year of Kindness: Be kind to your family A Year of Kindness: Be kind to your family

Kindness is an important ingredient in a peaceful and loving home. When treating our family members with kindness is a priority, it improves our relationships and enhances interactions with others outside of the home.

Perseverance and healing from knee pain: Scott's journey after decades of being on his feet Perseverance and healing from knee pain: Scott's journey after decades of being on his feet

“I would just be done for the rest of the day, and in the end both of my knees were hurting because I was overcompensating with the good one,” he said.