Support Systems during the Holidays
As the days get shorter and the temperatures get colder, many people start to experience seasonal depression. On top of dealing with the transition to winter, everyone begins managing the tasks and activities that come with the holiday season. Whether it’s hosting responsibilities, family tensions, or the economic strain of gift giving, everyone has something that causes them stress throughout the holidays. And dealing with stress, can exacerbate depression, anxiety, and other negative feelings that can take a toll on any individual.
Supporting your community in so many ways
St. Clair Health has always worked to assure a strong, healthy community. Identifying and addressing unmet needs has been part of the St. Clair mission since our founding in 1954—and remains so today.
We’re a community-based health system with goals that include promoting health, improving access to healthcare, and providing benefits to the community as a whole. St. Clair envisions our community as a place where healthful lifestyles are the norm. Where residents of any neighborhood have easy access to health education, disease prevention, screenings, and primary care.
Even Small Gifts Make A Big Difference
Six decades ago, area residents saw a critical need for local, quality healthcare. Their grassroots fundraising campaigns resulted in the opening of St. Clair Hospital in 1954. Now an integral part of the community, St. Clair continues to grow and expand—while remaining one of the few independent hospitals in our area.
From its very beginnings, St. Clair has counted on the support of the people, organizations and businesses of the community to continue that legacy of giving forged some 60 years ago. Giving helps to ensure St. Clair can continue to deliver on its mission of providing the highest quality healthcare services that patients may need throughout their lives.
What is a doula?
One’s birthing experience is unique to each individual. At St. Clair Health, we strive to ensure our moms and babies feel safe, comfortable, and right at home.
In some cases, an individual may have a doula present during labor and delivery. You may ask, what is a doula? They are professional labor assistants who provide physical and emotional support to the individual during pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum period. In addition, a doula can offer education about pregnancy through delivery. The relationship they foster allows patients to feel safe in an unfamiliar situation.
On The Road Again
A complex urologic cancer case meets its match.
Sometimes experts need experts. As a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, St. Clair Health can provide patients with second opinions from Mayo Clinic specialists—without the need to travel for them. Patients are able to continue their ongoing care right in the South Hills at no additional cost.