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Why Exercise is Key to Bone Health: An Orthopedic Doctor Weighs In
Staying active helps maintain joint flexibility and balance, promotes better posture and strengthens bones.
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CoxHealth and St. Louis Children’s Hospital to Expand Pediatric Care Across Southwest Missouri
Increased access to highly specialized pediatric care just moved one step closer to becoming a reality.
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Strokes During Commute Turned MoBap Provider Into Grateful Patient
Last year, Michelle Mick was driving, minutes away from Missouri Baptist Medical Center, when she encountered an odd and uncomfortable sensation.
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Is It a Sinus Infection or Seasonal Allergies?
This time of year, it’s easy to confuse seasonal allergies and sinus infections. You’re probably staying inside—where the germs that cause sinusitis can spread easily—to avoid the cold weather.
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St. Louis Community Credit Union Expands Community Access to Business Loans Through Collaboration with Regional Anchor Institutions
St. Louis Community Credit Union (SLCCU), through a multi-sector collaboration between BJC Health System (BJC), SSM Health, and the James S. McDonnell Foundation (JSMF) will provide expanded access to qualified businesses seeking affordable loans.
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Raising St. Louis Program Creates a Village
There’s an old African proverb that says, “It takes a whole village to raise a child.”
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WashU Medicine, BJC Health System launch Center for Health AI
WashU Medicine and BJC Health System, both located in St. Louis, have launched the joint Center for Health AI to harness the power of cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) and fundamentally change the way health care is provided.
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St. Louis Children's Ranked No. 1 in Pediatrics in St. Louis by U.S. News and World Report
U.S. News & World Report has again ranked St. Louis Children’s Hospital and its physician partners at WashU Medicine among America’s Best Children’s Hospitals.
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BJC Hospitals Awarded Top Marks by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the 2024 Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings, which score hospitals in more than 100 quality metrics. CMS evaluates 4,000 hospitals nationwide, including Veterans Administration (VA) medical centers and Department of Defense (DoD) military hospitals.
Overall, fewer than 10% of hospitals reviewed by CMS were awarded five stars in 2024. Five of those were BJC Health System hospitals:
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St. Louis Children’s Hospital and City of St. Louis Health Department Take New Step to Reduce Drug Overdoses
Pilot lockbox program launches in the Children’s Emergency Department as City urges families to understand the importance of proper medication storage