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Art as Healing Announces Second “Hope Grows” Art Exhibit

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 14:49:09 EST

The Arts as Healing program at the Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine will host its second art exhibit, “Hope Grows,” Friday, September 24th at the Duane Reed Gallery.

CHIPS Run/Walk Set for September 18

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 14:28:29 EST

The Community Health-In Partnership Services (CHIPS), a health and wellness center and a community partner with Barnes-Jewish Hospital, will host their 10th annual Run/Walk Community Health Festival and Anniversary Homecoming on Saturday, Sept. 18.

Results Announced of Secondhand Smoke Exposure in St. Louis Bars and Restaurants

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 13:00:00 EST

In a scientific study of secondhand smoke exposure in St. Louis bars and restaurants, researchers at Washington University in St. Louis found that ventilation systems and “voluntary” smoke-free policies do not protect employees and customers from exposure to nicotine in the air.

Surgeons Use New Tools to Treat Inoperable Brain Tumors

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:36:47 EST

Washington University surgeons at Barnes-Jewish Hospital are now using an MRI-guided laser device to treat inoperable brain tumors.

New Treatment for Prostate Cancer Offers Less Pain

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:41:27 EST

Some prostate cancer patients are now enduring less pain with a new radiation treatment. One patient even said he continued to run three to five miles a day, every day. Jeff Michalski, MD, a radiation oncologist at the Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine talked about it with FOX2:

Barnes-Jewish Offers Free Flu Shots to the St. Louis Community

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 08:39:40 EST

Barnes-Jewish and St. Louis Children's Hospitals to provide free flu shots for people 6 months and older.

Barnes-Jewish Wins 2010 Gold Achievement Award from AHA’s Get With The Guidelines Program

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 12:34:17 EST

The award recognizes the successful use of evidence-based guidelines to provide the best care to patients with coronary artery disease, heart failure and stroke.

Pedal the Cause Bike Ride to Support St. Louis Cancer Research

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 14:49:30 EST

More than a thousand cyclists will gather Oct. 8-9 for Pedal the Cause, the first annual bike ride to support local cancer research.

New Procedure for Head and Neck Cancer Transoral Laser Microsurgery

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 10:23:38 EST

Siteman Cancer Center offers a new technique to treat many head and neck cancers.

Chef fights obesity epidemic with 'hospital food'

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 08:50:45 EST

Christian Miller, executive chef at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, has a solution to the obesity epidemic - hospital food. But his hospital food includes fresh, local produce, lots of fish and a gourmet touch.

Stroke survivor visits Barnes-Jewish on cross-country walk

Wed, 04 Aug 2010 11:03:26 EST

Mycle Brandy, a four-time stroke survivor and American Heart Association volunteer, is walking across the country to raise awareness of stroke prevention. On July 30, he visited Barnes-Jewish Hospital to visit with stroke unit nurses and encourage recent stroke patients.

Fostaire Transports Heart To Save One Of Its Own

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 14:29:36 EST

KSDK-TV reports on Fostaire Helicopters, which recently transported a donor heart that would save the life of Fostaire owner Arlene Thomas.

BMT Quilt Reminds Employees of Annual Celebration

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 13:55:14 EST

For 17 years, John DiPersio, MD, PhD, has been drawing doodles on scraps of paper. He has turned many of these drawings into a unique T-shirt design for each annual bone marrow transplant (BMT) patient celebration and now those drawings have been made into a special quilt.

Siteman Cancer Center Plans New South St. Louis County Location

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:32:18 EST

Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine have filed a Certificate of Need Letter of Intent with the Missouri Health Facilities Review Committee to build a new Siteman Cancer Center in south St. Louis County, serving the I-55 corridor and southern Illinois. The two organizations also have signed a contract to purchase property for the new facility.

Barnes-Jewish One of 14 Hospitals in America on U.S.News “Honor Roll”

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 23:00:00 EST

Barnes-Jewish Hospital and its physician partners at Washington University School of Medicine are one of only 14 hospitals and medical institutions in the country listed among America’s elite medical centers in U.S.News & World Report’s List of “America’s Best Hospitals.”

Helicopter Pilot Delivers Donor Heart - To His Boss

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 16:54:11 EST

Arlene Thomas, 54, of Oakville, MO, was used to setting up deliveries of donor organs to Barnes-Jewish Hospital by helicopter. On June 30, she received one of those deliveries and a heart transplant.

New Diagnostic Criteria for Marfan Syndrome

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 13:46:48 EST

Washington University cardiologist at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Alan Braverman, MD, and an international panel of experts in the diagnosis and management of Marfan syndrome – a potentially fatal genetic disorder – have published new diagnostic criteria, thus simplifying the evaluation process for physicians.

"Healthy You, Healthy Planet Festival" July 17 at Botanical Garden

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 14:14:43 EST

Experience the power of plants and learn how to live a healthy, green lifestyle at the 2nd annual “Healthy You, Healthy Planet Festival,” Saturday, July 17 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Missouri Botanical Garden.

Independence Day Brings Increase In Eye Injuries

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 11:16:01 EST

Celebrating Fourth of July is an exciting time for most people but can quickly turn into an unfortunate experience when firework injuries occur.

Prolonged Heat Wave Could Lead to Heat Related Illness

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 13:32:56 EST

As temperatures in St. Louis stay in the mid-90s for a prolonged period, doctors warn health issues from heat exposure can surface.