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Explore topics related to medical, health and wellness from Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital and Progress West Hospital experts.
January 2021 - Face masks have become a popular topic in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. But what is the science behind it? With so many conflicting opinions on masks, it can be difficult to know what to believe. John Paul Shoup, MD, a BJC Medical Group Internal Medicine and Pediatrics physician, answers some of your most common questions about face masks.
October 2020 - While it may sound futuristic, robotic surgery is a cutting-edge technology already being used today. Performed by specially trained surgeons, it can provide patients with an easier and quicker recovery. Learn more about robotic surgery and its many benefits from general surgeon Kenneth Hacker, MD, FACS.
July 2020 - Team members from Progress West Hospital showed their support for Medicaid expansion.
June 2019 - Health care continues to be a growing and evolving field. While you may think more immediately of doctors and nurses, it offers a wide array of career opportunities for varying interests and skill sets.
October 2018 - Join us for a free event, Pretty in Pink, and learn about the latest in women’s health.
December 2016 - Barnes-Jewish St. Peters and Progress West Hospital President Chris Watts discusses the exciting upcoming changes for BJC in St. Charles County.