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When Memorial Hospital in Belleville introduced its same-day-discharge joint-replacement program last year, Kevin Sweeney, 71, from Fairview Heights, Illinois, didn’t hesitate to undergo surgery under the new program.

Sandra called Mary her “heart,” and there was nothing Sandra wouldn’t do for her. So when Sandra saw little things fall through the cracks for Mary—missed bills, memory lapses, and misdirection behind the wheel—Sandra became more involved in her mother’s day-to-day life.

LeAnn Areford doesn’t just love her job. She’s convinced it saved her life. As a Missouri Baptist Medical Center outpatient therapy patient access specialist, LeAnn helps MoBap patients to receive insurance approvals for the care they need. She often assists stroke survivors hoping to benefit from outpatient therapy. Her work has taken on a new meaning since she became a stroke survivor

When Marcy Lagarde, 42, of Raymore, Missouri, felt sudden excruciating pain in her left arm and had trouble lying down she knew something wasn't right. Marcy has Marfan syndrome, a genetic condition that weakens the body's connective tissue.

Whether you’re starting your health journey or looking for ways to stay on track, focusing on heart-healthy habits can make a lasting difference—and it’s never too early to start.

BJC Health has reached an agreement with Aetna on all key terms for a new, multi-year agreement for commercial, or group, plans and a one-year agreement for its Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. This agreement ensures BJC HealthCare and Saint Luke’s entities, including hospitals and physician and provider practices, remain in-network.

St. Louis Children’s Hospital and KVC Health Systems held a topping out ceremony on Tuesday at the site of a new 77-bed children's mental wellness center set to open in Webster Groves. Dr. Cynthia Rogers, division director and vice chair of child psychiatry at WashU Medicine, spoke with NPR about how the project is helping address a need in and around the St. Louis area. Read the entire article here: STL NPR: Construction Underway for 77-Bed Webster Groves Pediatric Mental Health Hospital.

Robert Furlow, from Godfrey, Illinois, had been struggling with hip and lower back pain for years. “The pain was constant,” Robert says. “I couldn’t walk, bend down to tie my shoes, or even sit comfortably in a chair.”

At 82 years old, Lois Miles was one of the first patients at Barnes-Jewish Hospital to receive a transcatheter tricuspid valve implant, a groundbreaking procedure performed in 2024.

After months of unanswered questions, Karen found the care and expertise at Missouri Baptist Medical Center that uncovered her heart disease and saved her life.