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Many people reserve visits to the doctor for times when they’re sick — but if you aren’t proactive about your health, you could be missing out on important preventive care from your physician.

BJC Clinical Asset Management’s response to the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine brought a surprising reaction from the front lines.

BJC’s Barnes-Jewish Hospital marks 30 years on national Honor Roll, Missouri Baptist Medical Center and Christian Hospital rank among top local and regional hospitals.

Every day BJC HealthCare is leading the way, be it by discovering breakthrough treatments, using advanced procedures to deliver life-changing care, or working to improve the health and wellbeing of people in the communities we serve.

Sophia suffered from epilepsy that for years disrupted her life and put severe limitations on her future. But after receiving a groundbreaking procedure from the pediatric neurology team at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, Sophia, now 18, is seizure free.

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 ACO wants you to know that unwashed produce, such as spinach, lettuce or green onions, or undercooked beef, especially hamburger, can increase your risk of infection with E. coli bacteria.

As you begin your journey toward a healthier, slimmer you, BJC ACO wants you to be prepared for weight plateaus.

What’s the most common health concern for people over 65?

BJC ACO wants you to know that breathing in the toxins in secondhand smoke can cause a variety of health problems, including lung cancer and asthma.