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From Emergency to Empowerment: John Cline’s Stroke Story

When John’s left arm slid across his desk, he knew something was wrong, but he didn’t move it. His arm moving on its own concerned him and alerted him to tell his wife, Laura.

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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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After Treadmill Collapse, Fast Stroke Care at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital Saved Richard

Richard Hood’s workouts at his St. Peters gym were rigorous and routine. The 78-year-old would split his hour and a half evenly between running on a treadmill and lifting weights. So when he began feeling dizzy during a January gym visit, Richard knew he wasn’t just tired.

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Wellness Program at Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital Offers 24/7 Premium Gym Membership Opportunity for the Community

Getting regular exercise is one of the most important things you can do for your overall health. There are numerous benefits to being physically active, such as boosting mental health, improving circulation, managing weight, strengthening bones and muscles, and reducing stress, and the reduced risk for certain diseases and conditions.