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An annual wellness visit is a preventive check-up that is a dedicated time for providers and patients to discuss procedures, immunizations, and health screenings that you need to remain healthy. This visit is highly recommended by the American Medical Association, and preventive visit are covered by most insurers.

Visiting your primary care provider is more than just an appointment to check vitals. It’s an opportunity to refocus your health goals and learn how you can continue making the best decisions for your well-being.

From uncovering new conditions to helping maintain your health, regular screenings give you the information needed to help with cancer prevention. Depending on your age, gender, and lifestyle, the types of screenings you need might change. BJC Medical Group has a range of services designed to meet you where you are, no matter what stage of life you’re in.

For years, Barb Mitchell lived with foot pain. At 68, the St. Charles, Missouri, resident had learned to navigate discomfort that affected nearly every step she took. Like her grandmother and father before her, Barb developed bunions, a condition that causes the big toe to shift out of alignment and form a painful bump at the joint.

With colorectal cancer diagnoses on the rise, early detection has never been more critical. Colonoscopies are the most effective tool for colorectal cancer prevention, whether it’s identifying the disease early or removing precancerous growths that can cause future complications.

Studies show that colorectal cancer diagnoses are up 3% annually for people under 50. Cases are on the rise for numerous reasons and knowing why can help you be proactive in protecting your colorectal health and your overall well-being.

Parkland Health Center has opened its new Heart Health Center, located behind the hospital at 1151 Hazel Ln. in Farmington. This space represents not just growth, but a renewed commitment to the community we are privileged to serve.

Parkland Health Center is proud to introduce a new robotic-assisted surgical system, an advancement in surgical technology that enhances precision, control, and patient outcomes. This state-of-the-art robotic-assisted system is designed for minimally invasive procedures.

When well-known St. Louis radio broadcaster John Carney, 61, experienced a sudden, life-threatening aortic dissection, WashU Medicine experts at Barnes-Jewish Hospital identified the hidden genetic condition behind it—and set out to save his life.