SSM Health Matters Blog
Heart attack risk rises during holiday season and January
More people die from heart attacks during the month of January and the week between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day than at any other time of the year.
How to ease bunion pain: Skip the pointy toe party pumps
Dr. Sara Galli explains why some people get that painful foot condition and how we can ease the pain they can cause.
Hope for Patients with Rare Genetic Liver Disease
Jen Childress clearly remembers the day she first heard about a disease called Alpha-1 Antitrypsin (AAT) Deficiency. Learn more about her story and the advancement of treatment for this genetic disease.
Affordable online health care for the busy holiday season
SSM Health Express Virtual Care options are available from 6 am – 11 pm, every day of the week.
Tips to protect your hands and fingers during winter
SSM Health hand surgeon Dr. Morgan Weber sees a lot of frostbite, wrist injuries from falls on the ice, and lacerations from snowblower accidents. She offers tips to stay safe as the temperatures drop.
Laura Kaiser named one of most influential leaders in health care
SSM Health CEO named to list for sixth straight year