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Beating the Odds: A Pastor’s Journey Through Advanced, Lifesaving Heart Care

When Pastor Vic Comstock, 63, arrived at a hospital near his home in Moberly, Missouri, he thought he was battling pneumonia. Vic faced a series of life-threatening complications, including sepsis, respiratory failure, and dehydration.

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St. Louis Children’s Hospital Ranked No. 1 in Pediatrics in Missouri and St. Louis by U.S. News & World Report

U.S. News & World Report has again recognized St. Louis Children’s Hospital and its physician partners at WashU Medicine among America’s Best Children’s Hospitals, ranking St. Louis Children’s No. 1 in Missouri, No. 1 in St. Louis, and No. 3 in the Midwest region.

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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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Pregnancy Myths, Busted

Questions during pregnancy are common. Unfortunately, a large amount of misinformation exists. Read on to debunk some common pregnancy myths.

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Women’s health: How you can live a healthier life at any age, starting now

It’s no secret that when women are healthy, families and communities thrive. But from menstruation to menopause, women face many distinct — and sometimes complex — health events that require care, understanding and partnership from a health care provider.

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Parkland Health Center Recognized by U.S. News Among Best Hospitals for Maternity Care

U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in hospital rankings and consumer advice, has named BJC HealthCare’s Parkland Health Center a 2024 High Performing hospital for Maternity Care with uncomplicated pregnancies.

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Witnessing a Breakthrough: Physicians Find hope in New Alzheimer’s Drug

For neurologists working with patients with Alzheimer’s disease, the road to actual treatment options has been long and paved with setbacks. But that is changing for some patients.

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Noticing the Signs and Symptoms of Stroke Can Help Save a Life

Nearly 800,000 Americans suffer from stroke every year, according to the American Stroke Association, making stroke the fifth-leading cause of death in the United States.

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Metro East Vascular Access Center

The main goal of the Metro East Dialysis Access Center (DAC) at Memorial Hospital is to provide safe, quick, and effective dialysis interventions.

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Benefits to Staying Heart Healthy by Using a Fitness Tracker

Exercise is good for your heart and offers many benefits, but do you really know how much physical activity you are getting? If not, then try a fitness tracker.