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When Crystal Scott, 40, of Aviston, Illinois, was pregnant with her third baby, she was diagnosed with preeclampsia, a condition that causes high blood pressure. If left untreated, preeclampsia can cause serious complications for both mom—including seizures, stroke, and organ damage—and baby, such as premature birth. Crystal’s pregnancy was also considered high risk because of her age.

Of the multiple factors contributing to positive, equitable health outcomes for children, education is in the top tier. In the years during and following the pandemic, educators and health providers have seen even more clearly the impacts of behavioral and mental health and wellness on children’s educational success.

The main goal of the Metro East Dialysis Access Center (DAC) at Memorial Hospital is to provide safe, quick, and effective dialysis interventions.

Microplastics are everywhere; here's what you need to know about their potential impacts on your health.

Every donation, no matter the size, plays a vital role in supporting initiatives and helping fulfill essential needs at Missouri Baptist Medical Center. It’s the generosity of people like you that makes our work possible, ensuring Missouri Baptist can continue to provide exceptional health care close to home. 

Missouri Baptist Medical Center’s longstanding reputation for providing exceptional care to mothers and babies has been recognized on a national scale.

One in every eight women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime.