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Walking Strong After Robotic-Assisted Knee Surgery
Last fall, Pam Ludy, 65, took a trip with her sister to North Carolina. But Pam, who has osteoarthritis in both knees, had a hard time walking.
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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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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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How to Make Prepping for a Mammogram a Little Bit Easier
Learn what happens during a mammogram from BJC HealthCare mammogram-focused radiology technologists, the professionals who perform mammograms every day.
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Are Mammograms Effective? Debunking Myths About Diagnosing Breast Cancer
Still, there are some myths surrounding mammography. As part of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, recognized each October, we reached out to Sadaf Chaudhry, MD, medical director of the Breast HealthCare Center at Missouri Baptist Medical Center, to debunk several of them.
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Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital Announces New Outpatient Imaging Suite
Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital is pleased to announce the opening of a new Outpatient Imaging Suite.
Memorial Hospital Among Nation’s Top Performing Hospitals for Treatment of Heart Attack Patients
American College of Cardiology NCDR Chest Pain ̶ MI Registry Platinum Award recognizes sustained, high-level performance in quality of care.
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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.
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Cold Weather Brings Heart Health Dangers
Clearing away snow and ice may be hazardous to your health, says Gus Theodos, MD, BJC Medical Group cardiologist at Missouri Baptist Medical Center. Shoveling snow causes thousands of injuries and about 100 deaths each year in the United States. Most of those deaths are due to heart attacks.
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BJC employee services same machine that provides his son’s cancer treatments
Matt Neil, radiotherapy service engineer on the BJC clinical asset management team.