SSM Health Matters Blog

My baby, his name’s Walker and he’s a warrior, he’s going to be a fighter. My baby, his name’s Walker and he’s a warrior, he’s going to be a fighter.

Gretchen shares the story of her pregnancy and new baby Walker, who was born with Down Syndrome.

Mar 18, 2022
SSM Health sends supplies to Ukrainian refugees SSM Health sends supplies to Ukrainian refugees

Thanks to a group of caring students, St. Mary’s Hospital - Madison, WI donated 8,000 procedure masks, 3,600 duckbill surgical masks, 2,400 shoe covers and 120 protective goggles to the cause

Mar 15, 2022
Keeping patients safe is a priority for all caregivers Keeping patients safe is a priority for all caregivers

At SSM Health, we want to help prevent sickness or injury as well as heal it

Mar 14, 2022
It's never too late to improve your health; quit smoking today It's never too late to improve your health; quit smoking today

Quitting smoking can be extremely challenging, but it is possible with willpower, resources and support

Mar 09, 2022
Addressing racial disparities to improve outcomes for kidney transplant patients Addressing racial disparities to improve outcomes for kidney transplant patients

Learn how SSM Health is actively participating in a national study to determine how race plays a role in kidney transplant outcomes

Mar 04, 2022
SSM Health neurosurgeons partner with EMS workers, utilize simulator for stroke training SSM Health neurosurgeons partner with EMS workers, utilize simulator for stroke training

With the help of an endovascular simulator that acts as a virtual patient, the surgeons demonstrated how to break up and remove blood clots in stroke patients

Mar 01, 2022