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03/05/2026

This March, discover the power of nutrition during !

Find out how nutrition has the power to help you and your community thrive, and how RDNs can expertly guide you with information driven by science: sm.eatright.org/NNM

03/04/2026

02/25/2026

In 1933, SSM Health's founding sisters, the Sisters of St. Mary — known today as the Franciscan Sisters of Mary, opened the first Catholic school of nursing for African Americans. At a time when opportunities for Black students in healthcare were severely limited, these Sisters created a space where compassion, skill, and determination could flourish.

From 1933 to 1958, the school trained and graduated 377 African American nurses, empowering generations of women to break barriers and provide exceptional care to their communities. Their legacy lives on in every life touched by those graduates and in every healthcare professional who continues to push for equity and representation.

As we celebrate Black History Month, we honor these pioneering students, the Sisters who supported them, and the profound impact they made on nursing, education, and justice.

🕊️ Their courage opened doors. Their legacy continues to light the way.
Photo credit: SSM Health Archives

02/20/2026

What's in Season: February

Spring is just around the corner, but the last full month of winter is still full of nutrient-dense, fiber rich produce to enjoy.

🥗Vegetables:
Kale, Spinach, Brussels sprouts, Broccoli, Carrots, Bok Choy, Sweet Potatoes

🍊Fruits:
Oranges, Tangerines, Grapefruit, Kiwi

✨Try roasting winter veggies, tossing citrus into salads, or blending kale or spinach into smoothies

02/19/2026

Think heart attacks only happen to “other people”? ❤️

That’s one of the biggest myths out there. Taking care of your heart doesn’t have to be complicated: good food and regular movement go a long way. SSM Health interventional cardiologist Dr. Lincoln Shenje explains why listening to your body matters.

What's your risk for heart disease? Find out by taking our short heart health quiz - and talk about the results with your doctor:
https://www.ssmhealth.com/access/health-risk-assessments/heart-risk-assessment?hgcrm_channel=organic_social&hgcrm_source=other&hgcrm_agency=client&utm_source=organic&utm_medium=miscellaneous&hgcrm_campaignid=18316&hgcrm_tacticid=32849&hgcrm_trackingsetid=47009

02/16/2026

In a world longing for understanding, we pause to pray for peace. 🤍

May the words attributed to St. Francis of Assisi remind us to be instruments of compassion, hope, and unity — today and always.

Watch, reflect, and share this Prayer for Peace as a moment of calm amid the noise. 🙏🕊️