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The Advice Physician Leaders Share with Their Loved Ones About Navigating Health Care
When someone you care about needs medical advice, where do you tell them to start? We posed a version of that question to three physician leaders from BJC HealthCare, whose advice went beyond treating illness. It's about building relationships, asking the best questions, understanding your health history, and becoming an active participant in your care.
Taken together, their insights reveal an important truth: The people who navigate health care most successfully aren't necessarily medical experts. They're informed, curious, and engaged in their own health.
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How to Use MyChart Like a Pro: Five Features That Can Save You a Phone Call
Staying on top of your health care involves more than doctor's visits. Scheduling appointments, calling about a prescription refill, and reading your test results take time, and between work, family, and other responsibilities, sometimes it's hard to squeeze it all in.
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A Step-by-Step Guide to Understanding Medical Billing
If you've ever wondered why your health insurance company sends you an Explanation of Benefits, the difference between a copay and coinsurance, or why you get multiple bills for the same doctor's visit, you're not alone.
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St. Louis Magazine: How BJC’s Telestroke Program Is Helping Missouri Stroke Patients Get Faster Treatment
BJC's innovative Telestroke Program is saving lives and speeding diagnosis by connecting regional hospitals to WashU Medicine stroke specialists 24/7.
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KTVI: Illinois Girl Healthy 10 Years After Liver Transplant
As an infant, Braylee Frankford and her family landed in St. Louis Children's Hospital in critical condition—she had so much fluid in her belly from a failing liver, it was difficult to breathe. She needed a liver transplant and quickly.
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BJC HealthCare Announces New Name for Palliative and Supportive Care Institute to Expand Impact
BJC HealthCare recently made a significant investment through The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital to broaden its impact in palliative and hospice care by naming the Liekweg Family Palliative and Supportive Care Institute at BJC HealthCare in honor of Richard J. Liekweg, who retired as BJC’s CEO in 2025.
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Shedding Light on Changes to Sunscreen Ingredients
In June, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) added bemotrizinol to the list of active ingredients allowed in over-the-counter sunscreens sold in the United States.
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Adult vaccinations: a guide to staying healthy
Vaccinations are a cornerstone of adult health, offering protection against multiple diseases that can affect quality of life and longevity. As we age, the immunity we gained from childhood vaccinations diminish and leave us vulnerable to infections. Moreover, lifestyle changes, travel, and age-related health changes can be easier if you’re vaccinated.
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BJC Health Awarded 130 Recognitions for Clinical Excellence in U.S. News & World Report
BJC Health received 130 recognitions for clinical excellence from U.S. News & World Report, including national rankings for Barnes-Jewish Hospital in 10 out of 13 eligible specialties. For cardiology, heart, and vascular surgery, Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City is ranked No. 1 in Missouri and among the top 50 nationally.
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How to Support Someone with a Chronic Illness: What To Say and What To Do
When someone you care about shares that they’ve been diagnosed with a chronic condition or that they’re going through a major health event, you might find yourself unsure of what to say to help them.