SSM Health Matters Blog
Did you know that someone suffers a stroke every 40 seconds in the United States?
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates there are more than 53 million adults in the United States living with arthritis.
Patients suffering from new and recurrent cancerous brain tumors now have an advanced option for receiving radiation therapy immediately following surgery.
In honor of Earth Day, our health ministries focused their attention on planting trees, along with other sustainability efforts such as recycling, seed distributions, environmental clean-up events, and more.
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. "
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.