SSM Health Matters Blog
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
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?
What causes hiccups, how do we stop them and are they a serious health concern?
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 focuses on ways to address the totality of the patient’s relational existence -physical, emotional, social, and spiritual
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