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An all-inclusive approach across health providers and communities can help address the disparity in Black maternal mortality rates.

Coffee consumption is a daily ritual for many. It's a comforting start to the day and, for some, a midday and evening pick-me-up. But how much is too much? Understanding coffee consumption is crucial because it can influence your health significantly.

Clearing away snow and ice may be hazardous to your health, says Gus Theodos, MD, BJC Medical Group cardiologist at Missouri Baptist Medical Center. Shoveling snow causes thousands of injuries and about 100 deaths each year in the United States. Most of those deaths are due to heart attacks.

Black maternal morbidity and mortality rates in the United States have reached alarming levels, revealing a profound and systemic disparity in health care outcomes. Nationally, Black women are two to three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications than white women, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

As professionals in a health care setting, it is our responsibility to address the unique and diverse needs of the patients and families in our care. Often, those needs include emotional support after tragic or violent life events.

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BJC Community Health Services provides a variety of preventative and early detection services for employers and community members.

The Olson Family Garden at St. Louis Children’s Hospital just exploded with tulip blooms. But Robert Paulson, the grounds supervisor, says even in winter the garden is magical.