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Watch Summer Chaudhry, MD, medical director of Missouri Baptist Medical Center’s Breast HealthCare Center, talks about breast cancer risk assessments.

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.

May is National Stroke Awareness Month Nearly 800,000 Americans suffer from stroke every year, according to the American Stroke Association, making stroke the fifth-leading cause of death in the United States.

Think of the word “infertility,” and you might picture a couple without children struggling to get pregnant or stay pregnant. But there is another set of people — those who have successfully conceived and given birth to one or more children — who struggle with infertility, too.

It's a common question: What do I do if I get sick during the holidays?

If you have a visitor from out of town who gets sick or hurt, you might wonder how to get them medical care away from home. For guests of Missouri and Illinois residents, BJC has several health care options.

Every February, a very famous football game consumes the general American public. Football is a beloved sport and pastime that celebrates athleticism and teamwork and captures the imaginations of kids who have dreams of going pro.

Achoo! Symptoms of seasonal allergies may seem a temporary nuisance but without treatment, a season of sneezin’ could turn into something more serious.

Some people think that aches and pains and limited mobility are normal parts of aging or something they simply have to deal with. Often, that’s not the case.

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