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The Medicare Annual Wellness Visit (AWV) is an annual prevention-focused visit between a patient and a primary care physician, nurse practitioner or physician assistant. The visit is offered at no charge to the patient. These visits allow you to discuss with your provider information about your health status, set shared goals, and identify any gaps in care.

BJC HealthCare has established community wellness hubs in under-resourced neighborhoods disproportionately facing daily stress across the City of St. Louis and north St. Louis County.

Summer is all about fun in the sun, but accidents can happen when you least expect them. Whether you're hiking through the woods or lounging at the beach, it's essential to be prepared for any mishap that might come your way.

With the rise of the digital age, more patients are taking advantage of virtual doctor appointments, or video doctor visits. The convenience and safety of online appointments combined with their increasing availability is quickly making them an attractive option for patients.

The Olson Family Garden at St. Louis Children’s Hospital just exploded with tulip blooms. But Robert Paulson, the grounds supervisor, says even in winter the garden is magical.

Dreading daylight saving time? Change how that lost hour affects you.

Communicating with your primary care physician helps you make good health decisions.

Learn the importance of having a primary care provider — even if you are healthy — and the long-term benefits of consistent primary care.

Did you make a resolution for 2023? Are you off to a good start or are you barely keeping up with it? Maybe your goal needs a review.

The holidays are filled with a multitude of wonderful memories, many of them centered around family, friends and food. Before you deck the halls and gather around the kitchen table, consider the following tips on keeping your body, mind and spirit healthy.