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Springfield and St. Louis, Missouri, (June 12, 2025) – Increased access to highly specialized pediatric care just moved one step closer to becoming a reality today as CoxHealth and St. Louis Children’s Hospital – one of the nation’s premier pediatric hospitals – announced they have finalized an agreement to expand pediatric care in southwest Missouri. The agreement follows a letter of intent signed in May 2024 by both organizations.

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.

For all we know about multiple sclerosis (MS) – a chronic disease where a person’s immune system attacks their central nervous system and causes fatigue, bladder issues and pain, among other symptoms – there are still a lot of misconceptions around the condition. Read on to learn what’s fact and what’s fiction when it comes to MS.

ST. LOUIS, MO (June 24, 2024) – Barnes-Jewish St. Peters and Progress West Hospitals have named Greg Patterson as president effective July 1. Patterson’s new role comes after serving as president of Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital. Angelleen Peters-Lewis, PhD, RN, FAAN is the new president of Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital in addition to her current role as Chief Operating Officer at Barnes-Jewish Hospital.