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Walking Strong After Robotic-Assisted Knee Surgery
Last fall, Pam Ludy, 65, took a trip with her sister to North Carolina. But Pam, who has osteoarthritis in both knees, had a hard time walking.

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Barnes-Jewish Hospital Unveils State-of-the-Art Patient Care Tower

ST. LOUIS (September 18, 2025) – Plaza West Tower, the new 16-story patient care tower at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, will welcome patients beginning in October. The tower will provide private rooms for heart and vascular patients, advanced imaging, and the latest in surgical preparation and recovery. Plaza West Tower is designed to enhance the experience for patients and their families under the expert care of WashU Medicine physicians and BJC HealthCare clinical teams.

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Full-Court Press for Two Hospitals: Coach Koch’s Fight for the Health of His Heart
Known as ‘Coach’ to everyone in the Farmington, Missouri, community, Gary Koch, 79, has made a lasting impact both on and off the basketball court. A Missouri Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame inductee, he spent more than 40 years coaching college women’s and high school boys’ varsity basketball. Now retired, he is thankful for the wonderful care he received after a serious heart scare last summer.

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If you’re living with chronic pain, you’re not alone — and you don’t have to deal with it

As annoying — and agonizing — as it can be, pain is a common and important signal from your body. It’s a sign that something needs attention, and, once you’ve given it that attention and the pain lessens, its absence is an indication that you’re healing.

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Amazing Facts About Breastfeeding and Breast Milk
Learn about the health benefits associated with breastfeeding — for both baby and mom.

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Deborah Graves Named New President of Memorial Hospitals
BJC HealthCare East Region has announced Deborah Graves will be joining BJC Health System as president of Memorial Hospital – Belleville and Shiloh, beginning in mid-March. Graves will succeed Mike McManus, who is retiring in April and will assist with the transition.

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Rising Colorectal Cancer Rates Among Younger People Call for Earlier Screening
Too young for colorectal cancer? Think again.

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Fish and plant-based meals provide tasty and healthy alternatives to meat
Looking for ways to rev up your dinner routine and live a little healthier? Often, New Year’s resolutions fail because people take an all-or-nothing approach to getting healthy.

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How can you reduce your risk of lung cancer?
Prioritizing lung health during lung cancer awareness month

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How to Keep Your Mood From Falling Like the Leaves
Many people call fall their favorite season.