In the News Archive

Oncology nurses often care for the sickest of the sick, which can be stressful and emotionally difficult. But every nurse who works with cancer patients shares the common denominator of passionate care for patients, says Christine Rimkus, RN, an oncology clinical nurse specialist at the Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine.

Illumination10 co-chairs Jim and Stacey Weddle

You can help to unlock the mysteries of cancer genetics.

The NBA’s All-Time Leading Scorer and Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar will host the Barnes-Jewish Hospital Foundation’s “illumination10,” the annual gala benefiting the Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine, Saturday, May 15 at the Chase Park Plaza.

Thanks to many generous donors, including those who make tribute gifts to support Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College, Barnes-Jewish Hospital can invest in the students who are the future of better patient care, service, and outcomes.

Sue Gallop, or "Su Su" to her nine grandchildren, left a legacy of love, optimism, and giving to others.  When Sue passed away in September 2009, more than 160 tribute gifts in her memory poured into the Barnes-Jewish Hospital Foundation...including a gift from money raised by her grandchildren at a lemonade stand.

Surgeons at Barnes-Jewish Hospital hit a milestone in January with their 1,000^th robotic surgery case using the da Vinci surgical system.

"It's worth more than money"--why the Foundation's newest Board member reaches across the river to support quality health care.

A kideny transplant inspires Ron Pestka to dedicate himself to helping others waiting for a transplant at Barnes-Jewish.