Archive for March, 2010
Shelbi Kruse Loves Her Job at Barnes-Jewish Hospital
One of our goals with this blog is to bring you personal stories from our patients and staff in order to provide a more intimate look into what makes our hospital a special place. Sometimes our patients or employees reach out to us directly, as is the case with Shelbi Kruse, a Student Nurse Tech [...]
The Undy 5000 was a streaking success with over 1,200 participants raising funds for colon cancer
Over 1,200 people participated in the 5k run and 1 mile fun run/walk this past Saturday for the Undy 5000. Family and friends came out to cheer on the runners and walkers, who braved 40 degree temperatures to race in their choice of undies. The Undy 5000 raises awareness and funds for colon cancer, and [...]
Catheter ablation helped our nurse Maggie Berk overcome atrial fibrillation
Maggie Berk, a nurse at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, was experiencing fatigue and heart palpatations. It was discovered that she was experiencing atrial fibrillation. Atrial fibrillation is an abnormal heart rhythm defined by an irregular, disorganized heartbeat. Dr. Mitch Faddis treated her with catheter ablation, which was taken to the next level with a system developed at [...]
Barnes-Jewish partners with the NFL to provide neurological care to retired players
NFL and NFL Alumni Association to Offer Coordinated Care at 5 Leading Medical Centers The National Football League and NFL Alumni Association today announced a new neurological care program for retired players, following up on a proposal by Alumni Association Executive Director George Martin. This new program is one of a series of NFL initiatives [...]
Golfers can benefit from these pre-game warm up exercises
For those of us that aren’t familiar with the game of golf, it can be a very strenuous workout, especially if you forgo that golfcart and walk the course. And just like any other sport, stretching and warming up prior to a game can have a positive impact on how well you play. Aaron Gutjahr, [...]
Explore Transplant Pt 1 – a new program helping patients with kidney failure understand their transplant options
Many patients with kidney failure aren’t aware that a kidney transplant may be an option for them. A new program called Explore Transplant, developed by Amy Waterman, a social psychologist for the Barnes-Jewish Hospital Transplant Center, helps to educate patients who are in kidney failure as to whether transplant might be a good option [...]
Above and beyond – the story of Estelle and Robert
What may be a small effort to some may be a tremendous comfort to others. Such is the story of Estelle and Robert. As a patient transporter at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Robert Washington approaches his job as more than just getting people from one place to another. He uses his talent to offer inspiration, encouragement and [...]
Colorectal Cancer Survivor Alissa Murphy Shares Story of Survivial
March is colorectal cancer awareness month and our Siteman Cancer Center is sponsoring the annual UNDY 5000 (www.undy5000.org) March 27 in Forest Park to raise awareness and funds for cancer research. Rectal cancer survivor Alissa Murphy will be there. While colorectal cancer is America’s second leading cancer killer, Alissa is a three year survivor who [...]
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