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Christian Hospital Foundation events.

One of the many ways we give back to our community is through several outreach events during the year, which provide access to and opportunities to raise funds for vital health care services.

 

Mike Mueller, 61, from Swansea, Illinois, had multiple heart tests done a few years ago and was free of any blockage. However, blockage can occur quickly. He recently started feeling pressure in his chest but didn’t believe it could be his heart. For a few days, a lingering cough—maybe bronchitis—was the reason he hadn’t been feeling well. On Dec. 26, 2024, while playing pickleball at the local YMCA with his son, who was in town for the holidays, Mike started feeling winded and dizzy.

From choosing a real estate agent and coordinating financing to submitting an offer and completing a home inspection, many prospective homebuyers face an additional hurdle: saving enough money for a down payment.

Moving better now can help you stay in the game longer later.

Spring weather can change quickly and after the historic St. Louis tornadoes in May 2025 severe weather can bring back anxious and stressful feelings. BJC Behavioral Health shares with KTVI-FOX ways of managing those fears and when it’s time to consider seeking support.

Avocados aren't just delicious; they're also packed with nutrients that promote heart health, aid digestion and support healthy skin. See how including this superfood into your diet can help transform health.

At BJC HealthCare our priority is you, even as one of the largest nonprofit, integrated, academic health care systems in the United States. With a network of hospitals, our care teams are ready to treat each and every person across Missouri and southern Illinois with the latest medical advancements and technology. But most importantly, with the dedication and attention that help you and your loved ones stay well.

Organ donation, the act of taking healthy organs from one person and giving them to someone else, has the power to save and improve lives, yet misinformation can create hesitation in signing up to become a donor.