Archive for November, 2012
Holiday on the Plaza
The holiday season is officially here. And that means it’s time for the 8th annual Holiday on the Plaza, a spectacular multicultural event showcasing holiday traditions from around the world sponsored by Barnes-Jewish Hospital. Join us on Saturday, December 1 from 1 – 5 p.m. in Maryland Plaza between Kingshighway and Euclid for an afternoon [...]
Transplant Awareness Day at the Rams Game
On Sunday, December 2, the Washington University and Barnes-Jewish Transplant Center are partnering with the St. Louis Rams for Transplant Awareness Day at the Rams game. We are proud to acknowledge our recipients, their physicians and our staff who help make the Transplant Center a national leader in transplantation. One hundred transplant recipients and [...]
Celebrating a two-year transplant anniversary
On the weekends, chances are you’ll find Patrick Tretter on his bicycle, putting in some major miles. This year, he participated in three rides of 26, 30 and 35 miles. Now he’s training for a 60-mile ride and, maybe one day, a century (100-mile) ride. He says he’s in the best shape of his life, [...]
Barnes-Jewish Hospital honored for organ donation efforts
The Missouri Hospital Association (MHA) recently recognized Barnes-Jewish Hospital with a Donate Life Award for its exceptional leadership in raising awareness for organ and tissue donation and transplantation. Barnes-Jewish was one of two Missouri hospitals to receive the award during the MHA’s 90th Annual Convention and Trade Show in Osage Beach, Mo. Barnes-Jewish Hospital was [...]
The Great American Smokeout: A great day to kick the habit
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. But did you know today is the American Cancer Society’s 37th Annual Great American Smokeout? Today’s the day for smokers across the nation to kick a habit that’s responsible for 87 percent of lung cancer deaths. One valuable resource for smokers who want to quit is the “Freedom from [...]
National Eating Healthy Day: A Good Time to Evaluate Your Eating Habits
Eating a well-balanced diet is important year-round. But today might be a good opportunity to evaluate your eating habits. That’s because it’s National Healthy Eating Day, aimed at helping raise awareness about the importance of good nutrition and making the best eating decisions. Katie Lambert, RD, LD, a dietitian at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, says one important [...]
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