SSM Health Matters Blog
World’s longest surviving heart transplant recipient reaches 41 years
Susan stated, "I was at SSM Health St. Louis University Hospital near death, when the doctor informed my family that I needed a heart transplant to live. "
A New “Happy” Liver
It seems everywhere that Orlando Bairfield goes, he is delighted to showcase some awesome dance moves with a huge smile. The spunky 8-year-old is just two months post-surgery after having undergone a liver transplant at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital in January 2024.
3 signs of head and neck cancer
April is Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month. Learn the basics on how you can prevent them.
OUCH! What is ‘mommy wrist’ and how to ease this parental pain
Pressure from holding, carrying and picking up babies can lead to persistent pain in the thumb and wrist. An orthopedic surgeon offers advice on healing the painful condition.
My Purpose, Our Mission – Amanda Hopp
“Listening is an attitude of the heart, a genuine desire to be with another which both attracts and heals.”- LJ Isham
Top tips for getting your garden started
Megan Timm, Regional Director of Community Health at SSM Health in Wisconsin, offers insight for those who are new to gardening.