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New Year's Resolutions You'll Feel Good About Keeping
As the New Year begins, many of us resolve to improve our physical health, achieve career goals, or adopt better habits. However, one important aspect of well-being often goes overlooked: our emotional wellness.
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3 Tips to Help You Get Started with Quitting Smoking
Quitting smoking before the age of 40 drastically reduces one’s chances of developing lung cancer, but no matter what your age is, it’s never too late to quit smoking.
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What to Do if You Get Sick During the Holidays
It's a common question: What do I do if I get sick during the holidays?
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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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Fevers 101: What You Need to Know About Elevated Body Temperatures
When you’re feeling under the weather, you might reach for the thermometer to see if you have a fever, a telltale sign that your body is fighting an illness. But sometimes, you might have questions about what the thermometer reveals.
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Top 10 Holiday Gifts to Kickstart Healthy Habits
Find the perfect healthy holiday gift now. Explore fitness subscriptions, ergonomic workout clothes, reusable water bottles and more for wellness enthusiasts.
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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 WashU Medicine among America’s Best Children’s Hospitals.
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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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How to Spot the Difference Between ‘Winter Blues’ and Seasonal Affective Disorder — and Boost Your Mood
Keep an eye out for these symptoms in yourself and in loved ones, especially as fall and winter approach and the days get shorter.
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BJC Hospitals Awarded Top Marks by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the 2024 Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings, which score hospitals in more than 100 quality metrics. CMS evaluates 4,000 hospitals nationwide, including Veterans Administration (VA) medical centers and Department of Defense (DoD) military hospitals.
Overall, fewer than 10% of hospitals reviewed by CMS were awarded five stars in 2024. Five of those were BJC Health System hospitals: