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No more pain in the neck: Disc replacement procedure offers Linda lasting relief
But the minor twinge that started after one of her regular weight-lifting sessions soon grew into intense shoulder pain with accompanying arm and wrist weakness that threatened to sidetrack her busy life. She had a ruptured disc in her cervical (neck) spine.

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Motorcycle Enthusiast Rides Pain-Free After Spine Surgery at Barnes-Jewish Hospital
Two wheels sped down a rural Missouri highway, and a 14-year-old fell in love. “It was a freedom feeling,” Tom Waller says, more than six decades after his first motorcycle ride. “And I’ve never lost it.

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Avid Golfer Back on Course After Spine Surgery at MoBap – BJC HealthCare
Bill Bunch’s favorite activities include golfing, tending to his yard, and playing catch with his grandson. Each one became more difficult and less enjoyable for the retiree during a six-year span in which a worsening back condition affected his hips, legs, and feet.

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CoxHealth and St. Louis Children’s Hospital to Expand Pediatric Care Across Southwest Missouri

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.

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This is the most important thing you can do to prevent colorectal cancer
If you can make one change to mitigate your chances of getting colorectal cancer, it should be this one.

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How to make your colonoscopy prep a little easier
Whether you’re 45 and going for your first screening colonoscopy or having symptoms you’d like to get checked out, you might have questions about what happens during the procedure and how you can prepare.

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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 Washington University School of Medicine among America’s Best Children’s Hospitals.

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African Americans Have a Higher Risk of Being Diagnosed With These Three Chronic Illnesses

An epidemic of chronic diseases continues to grow in the United States; half the population — an estimated 129 million Americans — have lifelong health conditions that need continuous medical attention and limit certain daily activities.

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Shielding Yourself From the Sun: Your Guide to Effective Sun Protection
Learn essential tips for choosing and using effective sun protection. Discover how to manage sunburns, recognize signs of sun damage, and embrace the sun safely with expert advice.

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Is There a Difference Between Sports Physicals and Well Child Exams?
If your child plays school sports, it’s more than likely he or she will need to have a sports physical.