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The Washington University and Barnes-Jewish kidney transplant program has long been a national leader in transplantation. Now, one of the largest and most experienced kidney transplant programs in the United States is celebrating a major milestone—50 years of changing lives.

For the eighth consecutive year, Barnes-Jewish Hospital will provide free seasonal flu shots to the St. Louis community. It is highly recommended that everyone receive the seasonal flu vaccine each year to protect against the flu, or influenza

Barnes-Jewish Hospital was recently honored by the American Heart Association (AHA) with two prestigious awards: the 2012-2013 “Mission: Lifeline Gold Award” and the “Get With The Guidelines®–Stroke” Gold Plus Performance Achievement Award.

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.

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.

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

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 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.

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.

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.