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Reunion with Paralympian a heartwarming moment as surgeon retires Reunion with Paralympian a heartwarming moment as surgeon retires

Dr. Howard Place’s legacy of healing includes decades of transformative care

Softball coach says her ortho care was a home run Softball coach says her ortho care was a home run

’What an amazing community, an exceptional facility, an expert doctor and an immense support system from start to finish.’

Perseverance and healing from knee pain: Scott's journey after decades of being on his feet Perseverance and healing from knee pain: Scott's journey after decades of being on his feet

“I would just be done for the rest of the day, and in the end both of my knees were hurting because I was overcompensating with the good one,” he said.

Retired pilot says, ‘I wouldn’t set foot in any other hospital’ Retired pilot says, ‘I wouldn’t set foot in any other hospital’

‘I tell people, ”As long as they’re from SSM Health, I’m ok.” ‘