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An all-inclusive approach across health providers and communities can help address the disparity in Black maternal mortality rates.
If you’ve been diagnosed with asthma, or suspect you may have asthma, it’s important to work with your primary care physician to manage the condition. If necessary, your primary care doctor may also put you in contact with a lung specialist or allergist to get your asthma under control.
If you’re struggling to get pregnant a second — or third or fourth — time, you’re not alone, and there are treatment options that can help you.
In 2023, nearly seven thousand people in the U.S. received organs from living donors, saving those waiting for the life-changing surgery precious time.
Caregiving is a labor of love. But that doesn’t mean it’s easy. Here are some need-to-knows that can empower you in taking care of your loved one.
If you’re a social media user, you may have noticed a fun new micro-trend making its way across platforms including TikTok: the art of the “hurkle-durkle.”
Both regions of BJC Health System, BJC HealthCare in the East and Saint Luke’s Health System in the West, were named to Newsweek’s list of “America’s Greatest Companies for Diversity 2024” and “America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women 2024.”
Vaccinations are a cornerstone of adult health, offering protection against multiple diseases that can affect quality of life and longevity. As we age, the immunity we gained from childhood vaccinations can wane, leaving us vulnerable to infections. Moreover, lifestyle changes, travel and age-related health changes introduce new risks that adult vaccinations can make less severe or painful.
If you have a teenager or young adult who has outgrown their pediatrician or has been asked to transition to adult primary care, such as family medicine or internal medicine, here is what you need to know about making the leap to the most appropriate care for young – but growing – members of the family.