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Siteman Cancer Center opens south St. Louis county location

Barnes-Jewish Team | January 7, 2013 | Comments (0)

The Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine is now seeing patients at its newest outpatient location, in south St. Louis County. Located at Interstate 55 and Butler Hill Road, Siteman Cancer Center-South County offers access to the same advanced treatments, including more than 240 clinical trials, and technology available [...]

The Hanukkah menorah, or hanukiah, which will sit outside the Probstein Chapel, has eight candles that represent the eight days of the holiday, and a single candle, called the worker candle, or shamash, which is typically used to light the other candles.

History of Barnes-Jewish Hospital

Barnes-Jewish Team | December 7, 2012 | Comments (0)

Barnes-Jewish Hospital has a rich tradition of medical excellence and exceptional health care and respects the religious beliefs of each team member and patient. In honor of the first day of Hanukkah, we’re taking a look at the history of the Jewish Hospital of St. Louis and the ways this important holiday has been celebrated [...]

Cold weather can be hazardous to compromised immune systems

bjh_blog | February 8, 2012 | Comments (0)

When we think of cold weather and health, some things that comes to mind might be the flu, colds, strep throat. In the winter months, these illness are most prevalent, and they can wreak havoc on those with compromised immune systems. Chances are, you know someone who has a condition, such as lupus or cancer, [...]

Meet Tamara Ramage, intraoperative MRI patient

bjh_blog | February 7, 2012 | Comments (0)

When Tamara Ramage started waking up in hot and cold sweats and constantly felt nauseous, she knew something was wrong. She was a very healthy, fitness-minded young woman in her mid-20′s who took pride in how well she took care of her body. Her father took her to the emergency room, and she was diagnosed [...]

Celebrate Fitness scheduled for March 10

bjh_blog | January 26, 2012 | Comments (0)

It’s that time of year again, and we couldn’t be more excited! Celebrate Fitness, an annual 90-minute fitness workshop for men and women, will be held Saturday, March 10 at the Washington University Athletic Complex. Participants will choose one of nine exercise activities, including, for the first time, a competitive 10K run managed by the [...]

Computers on the cheap…are pacemakers next?

bjh_blog | January 25, 2012 | Comments (0)

In third-world countries, lower-cost products that are similar to pricier, popular ones are sold to consumers – an example would be the $35 computer tablets, much like the iPad, made by DataWind, which is mainly sold in India. It looks like the worlds largest medical device manufacturer is looking to do the same with one [...]

Fast treatment can aid in recovery from an ischemic stroke

bjh_blog | January 24, 2012 | Comments (0)

Illinois Senator Mark Kirk recently underwent surgery for an ischemic stroke, and his physicians report that a complete recovery isn’t likely. A stroke can happen anytime, anywhere. The warning signs come on quickly: Sudden weakness or numbness of the face, arm, or leg, usually on one side of the body Sudden dimness or loss of [...]

Edward's arrhythmia is a common heart ailment

bjh_blog | January 24, 2012 | Comments (0)

You may have seen the recent news story that former U.S. presidential candidate John Edwards was diagnosed with a serious heart condition called arrhythmia. While this condition is serious, it’s very common – almost 2.8 million Americans have atrial fibrillation, which is a type of irregular heart beat. If left untreated, however, arrhythmia may cause [...]

31 Days of Health Tip #15 – Cancer Prevention

bjh_blog | January 23, 2012 | Comments (0)

The American Cancer Society has outlined new guidelines related to cancer prevention. These updated guidelines are not only for the individual, but also the community: 1. Reduce the access to the marketing of unhealthy foods 2. Increase access and affordability to healthy foods 3. Increase access to places and facilities (playgrounds, gyms) where people can [...]

Local coach helps beat back opponents and testicular cancer

bjh_blog | January 16, 2012 | Comments (0)

Matt Pugh, the boys basketball coach at Hannibal High School, never saw it coming. He was into his second year of coaching and was looking forward to a winning season. Then came a diagnosis of testicular cancer. He was only 30. The American Cancer Society lists that as of 2011, approximately 8,290 new cases of [...]

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