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.

Paramedics rushed Lake St. Louis man to Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital, knowing it offers the most advanced stroke care available in the region.

October 2021 - Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital is the only place in St. Charles County using thrombectomy, an interventional procedure for treating strokes. Ensuring patients get fast, safe and effective care when they need it most.

July 2021 - Using wireless Internet, a Washington University Physician at Barnes-Jewish Hospital is able to participate in a remote consult with St. Charles County doctors to diagnose stroke patients and begin timely treatment.

June 2020 - Knowing the signs and symptoms of a stroke can help save precious time during an emergency.  Also, learn the ways to help prevent a stroke.