SSM Health Matters Blog

Symptom of climate change? Longer, more intense allergy seasons Symptom of climate change? Longer, more intense allergy seasons

An SSM Health allergist weighs in on changes to allergy seasons and offers advice for allergy sufferers looking for relief.

Tips to remember during baby safety month Tips to remember during baby safety month

Potential safety issues for infants and toddlers seem to be everywhere, but proper education and preparation can make a difference.

Doctors urge latest COVID-19 vaccination as cases rise Doctors urge latest COVID-19 vaccination as cases rise

Across the country, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that total cases, hospitalizations and deaths from COVID-19 have been rising consistently for the past several weeks.

Getting to the heart of hospice care with music therapy Getting to the heart of hospice care with music therapy

Music therapy is more than just playing music, it is a clinical and evidence-based use of musical interventions to help patients accomplish their goals. It can also evoke feelings, elicit memories, and connect us to our spirituality and faith.

What grip strength says about your health What grip strength says about your health

You probably give very little thought to your grip strength, but a weak grip may be cause for concern.

Using fidgets to help children with ADHD Using fidgets to help children with ADHD

Managing ADHD involves recognizing our choices and then taking action. Understanding what is going on in a child’s brains and proactively choosing an appropriate strategy is the essence of the fidget approach.