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Like clockwork, two times a year — cold and flu season and allergy season — we get a tingle in our sinuses that can only mean one thing: The snot floodgates are about to open.

How to make a smooth seasonal transition

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The BJC SPECTRA (LGBTQ+) Connection group is open to all BJC lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex and asexual (LGBTQ+) team members, along with all other team members who would like to show their support. SPECTRA stands for Support, Pride, Equality, Camaraderie, Trust, Respect and Alliance. The group focuses on volunteerism and training BJC team members to better support the needs of the LGBTQ+ community.

Pumpkin and pumpkin spice are flavors that are synonymous with the fall season. From the ubiquitous pumpkin spice latte (PSL) to the beloved pumpkin pie, this autumn flavor combo has become a staple in many households. But do you know the many health benefits of pumpkin and pumpkin spice?

Deirdre Parnell was diagnosed with diabetes more than eight years ago. She then began experiencing pain in her feet, which spread to her legs and hands. Eventually, the pain grew so intense she had to take a leave of disability at work.

Janet Dionne, 66, has always led an active lifestyle. Her routine consists of walking, gardening, and often driving 70 miles to see her daughter Michelle Ertel in Belleville, Illinois. She and her husband also travel every year during the colder months to Florida for a winter vacation.

Springtime is the perfect time to get your health needs in order, including disposing of unused or expired medications, making important decisions about your future health care, registering to give the gift of life as an organ donor, learning more about accessing your health information through MyChart, and scheduling a COVID-19 vaccine or booster shot (if you haven’t already) or COVID-19 test.

As the next step in the evolution of pediatric care in southwest Missouri, St. Louis Children’s at CoxHealth has selected Sarah Becker for the role of vice president and administrator of the new joint venture.

As part of our vision to elevate pediatric care for the region, St. Louis Children’s at CoxHealth will open a new pediatric hospital, located on the campus of CoxHealth Medical Center South, on March 1, 2026.