SSM Health Matters Blog

Officer Taren Walton ministers to sexual assault and domestic violence survivors Officer Taren Walton ministers to sexual assault and domestic violence survivors

At SSM Health DePaul Hospital – St. Louis, a security officer has created a system of resources to help survivors heal from assault and domestic abuse.

Hospice patient honored with Veteran Pinning Ceremony Hospice patient honored with Veteran Pinning Ceremony

Members of the SSM Health at Home hospice care team gathered to honor Jerome “Jerry” Preston for his service to our country.

Learn the plants to avoid during outdoor exploration Learn the plants to avoid during outdoor exploration

Accidentally coming into contact with poisonous plants can ruin a day’s fun, cause lots of discomfort, or sometimes lead to more serious problems.

June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month

Small moments of forgetfulness happen to most people. When memory loss becomes frequent or worsens, however, it may be time to speak with an expert.

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.

Discarding Drugs: SSM Health Southern Illinois improves community health with MedDrop kiosks Discarding Drugs: SSM Health Southern Illinois improves community health with MedDrop kiosks

In Southern Illinois, MedDrop™ medication collection kiosks are available to help area residents safely dispose of unused medications.