Archive for July, 2011
U.S. News Has New Ranking — Top Doctors
Earlier this week, U.S. News added to their list of “Best Hospitals” (we were on the Honor Roll again in case you didn’t hear) with a new list — Top Doctors. According to their news release: U.S. News Top Doctors was created in collaboration with Castle Connolly Medical Ltd., publisher of America’s Top Doctors and [...]
Heat-related cases on the rise
I’ve lived here for over 20 years and don’t recall a summer that’s been this hot for so long. It’s just plain brutal – any time spent outside during the day makes me wonder if that’s what my favorite Hollywood vampire Edward Cullen feels like when he steps out into the sun. We’ve seen the [...]
Do you need a second opinion?
According to Dr. Joe Primrose, absolutely, especially when it comes to certain surgeries. Getting another opinion may mean the difference between an older vs. newer technique, recovery time, and a dent in your wallet. To listen to this very informative podcast here.
Culturally sensitive breast cancer screening
Being a refugee has many challenges – finding a place to live, a job, and a support system. Things like doctor visits and healthcare become secondary to putting food on the table. Imagine being a woman in a foreign country, unable to speak the language, and knowing (or not knowing) that you need medical care. [...]
Barnes-Jewish Heart Attack Outcomes Recognized by Heart Association
When it comes to heart attacks, the ultimate outcome is survivial. At Barnes-Jewish, it’s something we’ve excelled at for some time. According to data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS): -Barnes-Jewish is one of 4 hospitals in Missouri to have better than US heart attack mortality rate. -Barnes-Jewish is the only Missouri [...]
A healthier Happy Meal?
Isn’t calling a Happy Meal healthy an oxymoron? The fast food giant McDonald’s recently announced that their Happy Meals would be going through a transformation in order to get a little healthier. Healthier? Again with the oxymorons… The changes include reducing the fry container to hold a 100 calorie portion of fries, and including apple [...]
Marfan Syndrome Spotlighted in "The Daily"
News Corp’s iPad centric publication “The Daily” has a great feature today on Marfan Syndrome and new drugs that offer promise in treating the disorder. Marfan is a genetic disorder that presents with many distinct features. Height, elongated limbs, and eye troubles are among them. However the most dangerois is the fact Marfan can stretch [...]
Sunless tanning lotion – does it protect?
If you’re opting for sunless tanning lotion in lieu of a real tan, have you ever wondered if it protects you from the sun’s harmful rays like sunscreen would? And if you apply sunscreen over tanning lotion, do you get even more protection, or is it needed at all to help protect against skin cancer? [...]
Vitamin D helps relieve joint and muscle pain in breast cancer patients
Good news on the cancer front. A very attainable and affordable remedy for joint and muscle pain has been discovered, according to a new study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. The study, which you can read here, details how high-dose vitamin D helps breast cancer patients who are taking estrogen-lowering drugs [...]
Congrats to our physicians who made it on the "Best Doctors" list!
July is one of our favorite months here at the hospital. Not because of the heat, and not because we’re at the peak of Cardinal’s season. It’s because we usually get some really good news in the form of how we rank as a hospital. Two weeks ago, we were told that U.S. News ranked [...]
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