In the News Archive

The Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine created a 29 member Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC) to make sure the voice of the patient becomes more involved in processes – from clinical to physical.

The Arts as Healing program at the Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine will host its second art exhibit, “Hope Grows,” Friday, September 24th at the Duane Reed Gallery.

In a scientific study of secondhand smoke exposure in St. Louis bars and restaurants, researchers at Washington University in St. Louis found that ventilation systems and “voluntary” smoke-free policies do not protect employees and customers from exposure to nicotine in the air.

The Community Health-In Partnership Services (CHIPS), a health and wellness center and a community partner with Barnes-Jewish Hospital, will host their 10th annual Run/Walk Community Health Festival and Anniversary Homecoming on Saturday, Sept. 18.

More than a thousand cyclists will gather Oct. 8-9 for Pedal the Cause, the first annual bike ride to support local cancer research.

Siteman Cancer Center offers a new technique to treat many head and neck cancers.

Christian Miller, executive chef at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, has a solution to the obesity epidemic - hospital food. But his hospital food includes fresh, local produce, lots of fish and a gourmet touch.

Mycle Brandy, a four-time stroke survivor and American Heart Association volunteer, is walking across the country to raise awareness of stroke prevention. On July 30, he visited Barnes-Jewish Hospital to visit with stroke unit nurses and encourage recent stroke patients.