Archive for March, 2013
Kidney/pancreas transplant recipient looks forward to helping others
Danielle Scheetz says the difference in her life is like night and day since she received a kidney and pancreas transplant at the Washington University and Barnes-Jewish Transplant Center. That was nearly three-and-a-half years ago. Before her transplant, she says she couldn’t even walk up a flight of stairs without being winded, and every day [...]
Cancer prevention study seeks a few good volunteers
The Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine has partnered with the American Cancer Society (ACS) to enlist St. Louisans in one of the largest cancer-fighting efforts to date. The nationwide study led by the ACS is meant to uncover clues about preventing cancer. Known as Cancer Prevention Study-3, or CPS-3, the project will [...]
Cancer survivor rings in recovery with lifesaving donor
When patients and staff hear a bell ring at the Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine, they know something special has happened. The ringing of the bell signifies the end of a patient’s treatment and the beginning of a new life, cancer-free. Everyone stops to applaud and celebrate with the [...]
Advanced epilepsy treatments give patients a chance to live seizure-free
“Things can only get better.” –Janie Shetgen, Barnes-Jewish Hospital epilepsy patient People around the world are wearing purple today to celebrate Purple Day, an internationally-recognized event to increase awareness about epilepsy. Epilepsy is a chronic disorder of the brain that affects approximately 50 million people worldwide, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Epileptics suffer [...]
Barnes-Jewish brings “stealth health” to food services
Morrison Healthcare Food Services recently announced its commitment to a new nutrition initiative as part of Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA). Barnes-Jewish Hospital is proud to be one of nearly 400 hospitals partnering with Morrison in this program. In the Barnes-Jewish kitchens and cafeterias, some nutritional improvements have already taken place. “We’ve made a [...]
Brain injury awareness month
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month, and this year the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) wants to remind all Americans that brain injuries can affect anyone, anytime, anywhere. A brain injury occurs when a blow, jolt or bump to the head disrupts the normal function of the brain. According to the BIAA, 1.7 million [...]
Symposium for caregivers of young adults with cancer and young survivors
The American Cancer Society estimates more than 140,000 people under the age of 45 will be diagnosed with cancer in 2013. These younger people with cancer – most of them over the age of 18 – face a different set of challenges than their older counterparts. “Young adults are more likely to have young children, [...]
BJH congratulates our new doctors on Match Day
Each year, graduating medical students decide what type of doctor they want to be and submit their preferences through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). Today is Match Day, the day when those students learn where they will continue their medical training as resident physicians. The process leading up to this day started for most [...]
World Kidney Day: A kidney transplant journey
As we shared last week, National Kidney Month is a great time to think about the health of your kidneys. Today is World Kidney Day, which according to the National Kidney Foundation aims to raise awareness of the importance of our kidneys to our overall health and to reduce the frequency and impact of kidney [...]
Best Fed Beginnings, Part I
The National Initiative for Children’s Healthcare Quality is showcasing Barnes-Jewish Hospital in its new documentary ”Becoming Baby-Friendly: Improving Breast-feeding Support in US Hospitals.” Last summer, Barnes-Jewish became one of 90 hospitals working to achieve “Baby-Friendly” status through the Best Fed Beginnings program. This designation comes from participation in the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative, a global program sponsored by [...]
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