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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?

WashU Medicine, BJC Health System launch Center for Health AI
Washington University School of 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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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 Washington University School of Medicine among America’s Best Children’s Hospitals.

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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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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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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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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:

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Can You Thrive on a Vegan Diet? How to Meet Nutritional Needs on a Plant-Based Plan
Explore how to thrive on a vegan diet. Learn about essential nutrients, protein sources and meal planning to help meet your nutritional needs through plant-based foods.

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St. Louis Children’s Hospital and City of St. Louis Health Department take new step to reduce drug overdoses
Pilot lockbox program launches in the Children’s Emergency Department as City urges families to understand the importance of proper medication storage

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Dedicated Sickle Cell Disease Treatment Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital offers new hope to patients

Nikeyia Ingram, 38, who was diagnosed with sickle cell disease (SCD) at just 6 months old, experiences pain nearly every day due to the red blood cell disorder. Most days, she’s able to treat the pain and manage her disease by controlling her stress, staying hydrated and keeping in touch with her medical team. Lately, Ingram has been finding that grief has been affecting her ability to manage her disease. Last year, she lost her 15-year-old, Demetrius Ingram, her only son, in a car accident. The heartache exacerbates her pain.