SSM Health Matters Blog

Highlighting sickle cell awareness month Highlighting sickle cell awareness month

September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month, designated by Congress to help focus attention on the need for research and treatment of sickle cell disease.

Get Up. Get Out. Get Healthy. Get Up. Get Out. Get Healthy.

When it comes to our health, one valuable resource is being overlooked: the outdoors. Fresh air, sunshine and room to move all have a significant impact on our health.

Start the new school year off right! Start the new school year off right!

Hear what the SLUCare pediatric experts recommend to promote better childhood and adolescent health and well-being. 

 10 ER superstitions for a full moon Friday the 13th 10 ER superstitions for a full moon Friday the 13th

With the first full harvest moon in 19 years arriving today, we started thinking about superstitions. Even our emergency room caregivers aren’t immune to superstitions.

HPV Vaccine: Recommended for boys, girls, men and women HPV Vaccine: Recommended for boys, girls, men and women

To learn more about HPV and get vaccinated, schedule an appointment with your SSM Health provider today.

Take care of yourself to take care of those you love Take care of yourself to take care of those you love

Be truly present for those around you by taking these tips to recharge, refresh and rest.