SSM Health Matters Blog

5 surprising facts about Alzheimer’s disease 5 surprising facts about Alzheimer’s disease

June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. Dr. Anne Koplin, an SSM Health psychiatrist and Alzheimer’s disease expert, authored this article to help people gain a different perspective.

Discarding Drugs: SSM Health Southern Illinois improves community health with MedDrop kiosks Discarding Drugs: SSM Health Southern Illinois improves community health with MedDrop kiosks

In Southern Illinois, MedDrop™ medication collection kiosks are available to help area residents safely dispose of unused medications.

Healing Hunger: How SSM Health ministries in Wisconsin deliver on our Mission Healing Hunger: How SSM Health ministries in Wisconsin deliver on our Mission

New moms who share a need for food are now being sent home from the hospital with a week’s worth of emergency groceries.

Strengthening Community Partnerships Through the Treffert Approach Strengthening Community Partnerships Through the Treffert Approach

In addition to working directly with the children in our region, the Autism Services team spreads the good news of the Treffert Approach beyond the doors of the SSM Health Treffert Center.

What you need to know about your high-risk pregnancy What you need to know about your high-risk pregnancy

Maternal-fetal specialists, like SSM Health’s Dr. Brian Stafeil, can help navigate the unknown.

Teaching compassion at the SSM Health Treffert Center Teaching compassion at the SSM Health Treffert Center

In a world with ever-increasing levels of stress, focusing on a few important skills can make a positive difference in a child’s life and future.

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