BJC ST. CHARLES
COUNTY BLOG

Explore topics related to medical, health and wellness from Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital and Progress West Hospital experts.

Understanding Surgical Options for Breast Cancer Patients

Understanding Surgical Options for Breast Cancer Patients

Women with an average risk of breast cancer should schedule yearly screening mammograms, usually beginning at age 40. If you’re uncertain of your breast cancer risk, an appointment with a breast surgeon should be scheduled for a formal risk assessment.

How One of Our Patients Got Their Life Back Thanks to Hip Replacement

How One of Our Patients Got Their Life Back Thanks to Hip Replacement

Thomas Byrnes was feeling severe pain in his right leg. After unsuccessfully diagnosing the problem for two years, he was referred to Nicholas Wilson, MD, one of our BJC Medical Group orthopedic surgeons, and the two of them decided Thomas would need to replace both his hips.

Save the Date

Save the Date

Mark your calendars for this year's Foundation event so you can be part of providing health, healing and hope in St. Charles County!

 

Understanding Blood Pressure

Understanding Blood Pressure

Blood pressure refers to two different measurements: pressure in the arteries when the heart contracts, and pressure in the arteries when the heart relaxes. Normal blood pressure is 120/80 or lower.

Barnes-Jewish St. Peters and Progress West Foundation Help St. Charles County Police Bring Therapy Dog to Schools

Barnes-Jewish St. Peters and Progress West Foundation Help St. Charles County Police Bring Therapy Dog to Schools

The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish St. Peters and Progress West Hospitals recently provided funding for a fully-certified therapy canine for the St. Charles County Police Department to support the community’s mental health needs.

Understanding Endocrinology and Diabetes

Understanding Endocrinology and Diabetes

An endocrinologist is a medical doctor that specializes in the study of hormones and treats hormone-related conditions, including: diabetes, thyroid disease, under- or over-production of certain hormones such as testosterone, osteoporosis, cholesterol disorders and various cancers of the endocrine glands. The most common thing they treat is uncontrolled diabetes.

St. Charles County Introduces Innovative Robotic-Assisted Lung Biopsy

St. Charles County Introduces Innovative Robotic-Assisted Lung Biopsy

Pulmonologists are advancing lung care in St. Charles County with the use of robotic-assisted biopsy technology. In June 2023, Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital became the only hospital in St. Charles County and one of only two hospitals in the St. Louis region to offer a minimally invasive, robotic-assisted lung biopsy. This new technology allows for improved precision and efficiency in collecting lung tissue samples from patients.

 

Keeping Mom & Baby Together Even With an Early Arrival

Keeping Mom & Baby Together Even With an Early Arrival

Samantha Bauer and Alec Broeker, of St. Charles, Missouri, were expecting their baby’s arrival in March 2023. Samantha’s pregnancy had been relatively uneventful; however, at 36 weeks, there were concerns that the baby might be measuring small. Her Ob/Gyn, Jamie Puckett, MD, who practices at Progress West Hospital, sent her for an ultrasound. The ultrasound confirmed the baby’s size was small for the week of pregnancy. It also showed insufficient blood flow to
the baby and low fluid around the baby. In addition, Samantha had suddenly developed high blood pressure, or hypertension, despite it being stable up until that week.
Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital Is Now a Certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center

Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital Is Now a Certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center

Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital has been certified as a Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center by the Joint Commission. Thrombectomy is an interventional procedure to treat
strokes that’s fast, safe and may get patients back to their lives sooner. By providing thrombectomies to St. Charles County and the greater St. Louis community, Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital has the ability to potentially save more lives at risk of serious damage from strokes.

Understanding Treatment for Spine Conditions

Understanding Treatment for Spine Conditions

Spine conditions cover a broad spectrum of issues. Ranging from normal wear and tear on the spine known as degenerative disk or arthritic disease to herniated disks, spinal stenosis and scoliosis, these conditions can greatly affect your life by limiting mobility or causing debilitating neck and back pain. Fortunately, there are both surgical and nonsurgical options spine surgeons can use to effectively treat spine conditions.