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Holiday baking, shopping, decorating … there are a million things that you may prioritize over health and self-care during the holidays.

Asthma, a chronic condition that affects the airways in the lungs, can lead to a range of symptoms that interfere with daily life.

With the rise of the digital age, more patients are taking advantage of virtual doctor appointments, or video doctor visits. The convenience and safety of online appointments combined with their increasing availability is quickly making them an attractive option for patients.

After all of the fun and festivities with family and friends over the holidays, getting back to your daily routines in the new year can be a bit challenging, especially when it comes to fitness.

Many people turn to the internet for health advice, but not all is reliable or accurate. That's why it's important to have a primary care physician who knows you and your medical history.

This uplifting event will honor our 2026 Drum Major Award recipients and celebrate student scholars from our service communities who aspire to careers in healthcare. 

Family, music and faith helped Carl Summers in his recovery from substance use. Now an employee of BJC Behavioral Health, he shares his story as a way of helping others.

Whether your favorite summer activity is taking a long hike on a trail, catching waves at the beach or having fun at a backyard barbecue, the warmer temperatures generally mean more time spent outdoors in the sun.

One word immediately comes to mind when Patrick Simpson describes how it felt to live with facial spasms and the challenges they caused: “annoying.”

Russell Parker fights fires at one job and works in a cobalt mine at another. He hunts, fishes, and, up until recently, competed in roping competitions on horseback. And there once was a time when he was a high-flying basketball player.