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12/12/2025

How many steps do you really need each day?
Discover what science says about daily steps, how they impact your health, and practical tips to keep moving without stress. Spoiler: It’s not just about hitting a number—it’s about building habits that fit your life!
👉 Read the full blog here: https://www.ssmhealth.com/newsroom/blogs/ssm-health-matters/december-2025/how-many-steps-do-you-really-need
What’s your favorite way to sneak in extra steps during the day? Share in the comments! 👇

If you’re confused by a multitude of opinions and ever-changing step goals, here’s a common-sense approach to healthy movement.

12/10/2025

Congratulations to Kerri Bayer, Regional Chief Nursing Officer, SSM Health Oklahoma and Mid-Missouri! Kerri was named to the 2025 Power List as a Top Leader in Workforce & Economic Development by The Journal Record. Kerri serves as vice-chair of the Oklahoma Health Care Workforce Training Commission and as political activities director for the Oklahoma Nurses Association, where she addresses critical workforce challenges facing Oklahoma's health systems.

12/09/2025

'Tis the season for sniffles, sneezes, slips and falls. When you need immediate care for a minor to moderate illness or injury, SSM Health is here for you - 7 days per week. Find an Urgent Care or Express Care location near you: https://www.getcare.ssmhealth.com/locations?search=Urgent%2BCare

12/09/2025

In Missouri, thousands of SSM Health patients could lose in-network access to their trusted providers because of UnitedHealthcare’s shameful negotiation practices.
Speak Up: If you live in Missouri and have UnitedHealthcare, call the member services number on the back of your ID card and tell them you want to keep your SSM Health doctor in-network.

12/08/2025

For the eighth year in a row, Laura Kaiser, president and CEO of SSM Health, has been named one of the 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare. She has been a champion for the power of partnerships, recognizing that no single organization has all the solutions to the challenges facing the nation’s health care. https://www.ssmhealth.com/newsroom/blogs/ssm-health-matters/december-2025/ssm-health-ceo-named-one-of-industrys-100-most-influential-leaders

12/07/2025

Kindness is always the answer. 💙

12/06/2025

Hospitals never take a day off—and neither do the incredible people who keep them running.
Even on holidays, our teams go above and beyond to make sure patients receive the care they need, while sharing a festive meal that brings comfort and joy.
Your dedication doesn’t just brighten the halls of our hospitals—it lifts the entire community that depends on you.
To every nurse, physician, support staff member, and team member who makes this possible: thank you for your compassion, your service, and your heart.❤️

12/05/2025

When investigative journalist Elliott Davis faced an unexpected emergency health issue, SSM Health’s commitment to quality care made all the difference. This inspiring story shows how compassion and expertise can transform lives.
Read the full story here: https://www.ssmhealth.com/newsroom/blogs/ssm-health-matters/november-2025/ssm-healths-quality-care-proves-life-changing-for-tv-journalist
💙 Because at SSM Health, your health matters.

Longtime St. Louis newsman Elliott Davis calls SSM Health DePaul Hospital ‘my hospital of choice’

12/04/2025

🐟 Small fish, big benefits! Sardines are rich in Omega-3s for heart health ❤️, protein for energy 💪, and vitamin D for strong bones. Plus, sardines are the ultimate budget-friendly superfood! Would you try sardines as a snack or in a salad?

12/03/2025

Laura S. Kaiser, President and CEO of SSM Health, has been recognized as one of the nation’s leading CEO influencers by Becker's Hospital Review. Becker’s noted that Kaiser has strengthened SSM Health’s focus on “value-based care, clinical excellence, analytical capabilities and mission-aligned partnerships to advance healthcare affordability and equity.” https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-management-administration/61-ceo-influencers-to-know-2025/

12/02/2025

When sidewalks get slick, avoid falls with these quick tips:
👞 Wear footwear with good traction
❄️ Hold railings, take time on steps
📵 Limit distractions while walking
🚪 Take care near entrances/exits
🚶 Use designated walking paths

Accidents happen - even when you're extra careful. If you need care now, an SSM Health Urgent or Express Care location is here for you: https://www.ssmhealth.com/services/urgent-care-express-clinics

12/02/2025

Feeling anxious? Need a moment to reset your mood? Quickly ground yourself by naming five things you can...
👂hear
👄taste
✋touch
👃smell
🫶feel
If you can't shake that anxious feeling, take our quick anxiety and stress quiz and talk to your primary care provider.
https://www.ssmhealth.com/access/health-risk-assessments/anxiety-hra?hgcrm_channel=organic_social&hgcrm_source=other&hgcrm_agency=client&utm_source=organic&utm_medium=miscellaneous&hgcrm_campaignid=18316&hgcrm_tacticid=32866&hgcrm_trackingsetid=47081