About BJC

The hospitals that comprise BJC HealthCare have a proud, decades-long history of serving patients and families in communities across Missouri and Illinois. Through innovation, discovery, and a deep-rooted sense of collaboration and a determination to help you build healthier habits, we make all that we do available to anyone who needs it.

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Mission

As one of the largest nonprofit health care integrated delivery organizations in the country, we are committed to improving the health and well-being of the people and communities we serve through leadership, education, innovation, and excellence in medicine.

Vision

To be the national model among health care integrated delivery organizations in patient advocacy, clinical quality, medical research, employee satisfaction, and financial stability.

Our BJC Values

Kindness: We promise to care about you.
Respect: We promise to treat you with dignity.
Excellence: We promise to be our best. 
Safety: We promise to keep you safe.
Teamwork: We promise to partner with you.

The future of health care in the Midwest

On Jan. 1, 2024, BJC Health expanded to include Saint Luke's. BJC Health is one of the largest integrated academic health care organizations in the United States and a driving force for economic growth, clinical excellence, and exceptional patient care throughout the Midwest. BJC Health includes more than 48,000 employees, 24 hospitals, and hundreds of clinics and service organizations across its two brands: BJC HealthCare in the St. Louis region and Saint Luke’s in the Kansas City region.

Learn more about BJC Health 

WashU Medicine

WashU Medicine is a global leader in academic medicine, including biomedical research, patient care, and educational programs.

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Support BJC

Any institution is only as strong as the people who support it.

Your financial contributions have a direct impact on our ability to conduct research, develop next-generation treatments, and improve patient care.

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Research & Education

BJC HealthCare is committed to providing the highest quality care. Together with WashU School of Medicine, as part of our commitment to excellence, we participate in more than a thousand clinical trials every year to advance treatments for our patients. These clinical trials advance research for common to complex medical conditions, and may also provide participants early access to innovative treatments and therapies.

Community Health Needs Assessments

Learn how BJC uses Community Health Needs Assessments (CHNA) to identify and prioritize the health care needs of the communities we serve.