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Heat-related illnesses are preventable and treatable

  • July 18, 2013
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Although the temperatures this summer may seem mild after the heat wave of 2012, doctors warn that people can still be affected by heat-related illnesses, even when the weather is not breaking any records. With temperatures reaching the 90s every day, it’s critical to recognize the signs and symptoms of heat’s effects on the body.

Washington University and Barnes-Jewish lung transplant program celebrates 25 years

  • July 17, 2013
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The Washington University and Barnes-Jewish lung transplant program is celebrating 25 years of changing lives. The program’s first successful adult lung transplant was performed on July 17, 1988. Today, the program is one of the world’s largest, with surgeons completing more than 1,280 lung transplants to date.

U.S. News Ranks Barnes-Jewish No. 1 in St. Louis, No. 1 in Missouri and on Honor Roll of “Best Hospitals”

  • July 16, 2013
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For 21st Consecutive Year, Only Missouri Hospital Ranked Among the Nation’s Elite

For safe celebrations, leave fireworks to the professionals

  • July 2, 2013
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Fireworks are a beloved Fourth of July tradition, but celebrations can go from fun to frightening in a matter of moments when injuries are involved. While sparklers, bottle rockets and cherry bombs may bring back childhood memories, they are among the leading causes of eye injuries.

Barnes-Jewish Hospital debuts digital annual report

  • June 27, 2013
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Barnes-Jewish Hospital published its first-ever, digital annual report today at annualreports.barnesjewish.org. The 2012 Report to the Community for Barnes-Jewish Hospital focuses on how the organization keeps in touch with the pulse of the St. Louis community through backing from The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital. The exclusively digital report is easy to access and share on Internet-ready devices, anywhere.

Barnes-Jewish Hospital receives advanced certification for Comprehensive Stroke Centers

  • June 20, 2013
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The Washington University and Barnes-Jewish Hospital Stroke & Cerebrovascular Center is the first in Missouri to achieve Comprehensive Stroke Center certification. The Joint Commission and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association certify Comprehensive Stroke Centers as industry leaders responsible for setting the national agenda in highly-specialized stroke care.

Think FAST during National Stroke Awareness Month

  • May 1, 2013
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When it comes to stroke, minutes matter. The brain is at risk from the moment the first symptoms strike, and every second that passes reduces the likelihood of a full recovery.

$1.8 million raised for cancer research at annual illumination Gala

  • April 22, 2013
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With a sold-out crowd topping 600 guests, The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital’s annual illumination Gala raised nearly $1.8 million for cancer research at the Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine. The event was held April 20, 2013, at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis.

New procedure at Barnes-Jewish Hospital helping minimize stroke risk for atrial fibrillation

  • March 27, 2013
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It’s one of the most common heart arrhythmias. But while the symptoms for atrial fibrillation (AFIB) vary, many with the abnormal heart rhythm have one thing in common – a greater chance of having a stroke.

Now, a new non-invasive procedure at the Washington University and Barnes-Jewish Heart & Vascular Center aims to decrease that risk and the need for patients to be on blood thinning medications. It focuses on a part of the heart called the left atrial appendage. 

Barnes-Jewish receives highest nursing credential with prestigious Magnet® recognition for the third time

  • February 21, 2013
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Barnes-Jewish Hospital has once again achieved the highest recognition of nursing excellence – an honor held by only eight hospitals in Missouri. The hospital’s nursing leadership recently received word from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) that Barnes-Jewish was granted Magnet® redesignation for four more years.

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