SSM Health Matters Blog

Talking to Children in the Wake of Tragedy Talking to Children in the Wake of Tragedy

Tragedies like the workplace shooting in Middleton and the Metro bus shooting on Madison’s east side that prompted school lockdowns often leave entire communities shaken. Family members, neighbors, coworkers and all of us are left with a long list of questions, including how to explain these situations to our children.

Safety is No Accident Safety is No Accident

Falls are the leading cause of fatal injury and the most common cause of nonfatal trauma-related hospitalization in people 65+.

Financial assistance programs improve access to medications and devices Financial assistance programs improve access to medications and devices

At SSM Health, we are committed to providing exceptional care, including the medications and devices patients need to get well, stay healthy and live their best lives. Through our assistance programs, patients who qualify may be eligible to receive free or low-cost medicine and/or devices when there are financial barriers to paying out-of-pocket costs.

Nominate a physician: 2018 St. Luke’s Faithful Healer Awards Nominate a physician: 2018 St. Luke’s Faithful Healer Awards

Nominate a deserving provider for the St. Luke's Faithful Healer Award!

Gastrointestinal motility disorders, a common occurrence that is seldom recognized and treated Gastrointestinal motility disorders, a common occurrence that is seldom recognized and treated

SSM Health Cardinal Glennon offers motility services for pediatric and adolescent patients.

A Treatment That Was More Than Par for the Course A Treatment That Was More Than Par for the Course

From his first tee ball game at the age of 4, Spencer Patterson loved playing sports.