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Addressing the Mental Health Crisis: BJC HealthCare's Community Wellness Hubs Promote Holistic Care and Support
BJC HealthCare has established community wellness hubs in under-resourced neighborhoods disproportionately facing daily stress across the City of St. Louis and north St. Louis County.
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Adult vaccinations: a guide to staying healthy
Vaccinations are a cornerstone of adult health, offering protection against multiple diseases that can affect quality of life and longevity. As we age, the immunity we gained from childhood vaccinations diminish and leave us vulnerable to infections. Moreover, lifestyle changes, travel, and age-related health changes can be easier if you’re vaccinated.
Advanced STEMI-ACS Management: Beyond Door to Balloon Time
Stay at the forefront of cardiology by reserving your spot at the 15th annual Missouri Baptist Heart Center STEMI Symposium.
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Advancing the Science of Nursing at Missouri Baptist Medical Center
Nurses at Missouri Baptist Medical Center find out quickly when a nursing colleague’s research has been selected for national publication.
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African Americans Have a Higher Risk of Being Diagnosed With These Three Chronic Illnesses
An epidemic of chronic diseases continues to grow in the United States; half the population — an estimated 129 million Americans — have lifelong health conditions that need continuous medical attention and limit certain daily activitie
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After a Lifetime of Seizures, Patient Finds Relief
Growing up, while most kids were playing high school sports and getting their driver’s licenses, Michael’s epilepsy kept him sidelined. Since he was 12, seizures robbed him of a typical adolescence.
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After Cracking Her Own Neck Went Wrong, Spine Surgery Solved Anna’s Pain
Anterior cervical fusion at Christian Hospital gave young mother her life back.
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After Treadmill Collapse, Fast Stroke Care at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital Saved Richard
Richard Hood’s workouts at his St. Peters gym were rigorous and routine. The 78-year-old would split his hour and a half evenly between running on a treadmill and lifting weights. So when he began feeling dizzy during a January gym visit, Richard knew he wasn’t just tired.
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After Years of Foot Pain, Barb Finds Comfort and Relief in Every Step
For years, Barb Mitchell lived with foot pain. At 68, the St. Charles, Missouri, resident had learned to navigate discomfort that affected nearly every step she took. Like her grandmother and father before her, Barb developed bunions, a condition that causes the big toe to shift out of alignment and form a painful bump at the joint.
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Age-Related Hearing Loss: 6 Signs You Shouldn't Ignore
The first signs of age-related hearing loss are often subtle: Leaning in to hear someone better. Reaching for the TV remote to turn up the volume. Having to concentrate harder when there’s background noise. Feeling like you’re always asking, “Can you repeat that?”