SSM Health Matters Blog

Born with half a heart – but full of love, life and happiness Born with half a heart – but full of love, life and happiness

Every patient has a story. In Your Shoes: Walking the Journey Together takes us on the healing path of our patients as they write their story to help others who are just beginning.

Solutions at Hand: How to Remove a Stuck Ring Solutions at Hand: How to Remove a Stuck Ring

A stuck ring can become more than just an annoyance -- it could lead to serious damage. Try these tricks to loosen a stuck ring.

Hiccups: What are they and how do we stop them? Hiccups: What are they and how do we stop them?

What causes hiccups, how do we stop them and are they a serious health concern?

Managing Pain in the Emergency Room Managing Pain in the Emergency Room

SSM Health emergency room staff see firsthand the way these drugs affect individuals, families and communities.

Palliative Care: Caring for the whole person Palliative Care: Caring for the whole person

Palliative care focuses on ways to address the totality of the patient’s relational existence -physical, emotional, social, and spiritual

Fevers in children – when to worry Fevers in children – when to worry

A fever itself is not a reason to be concerned but if it reaches above 102 degrees, it may be worth a call to your doctor