Brookside Township
Brookside Township, IL · Health
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Better Care: Alliance of Independent Physicians
From waiting up to a year or more for an appointment to rising costs, navigating the modern healthcare system can come with unexpected challenges. Last year, a group of local physicians came together with a vision to better serve patients and to give independent practices the support to thrive. They formed the Alliance of Independent Physicians (AIP). The organization is dedicated to improving healthcare access in St. Louis by connecting patients with independent doctors and specialists who can provide affordable, high-quality care and services.
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St. Louis County warns of Medicaid cuts
The St. Louis County Health Director issued a warning before thousands of people are kicked off Medicaid.
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St. Louis American
BJC plans first hospice house in St. Louis
BJC HealthCare plans to open the first dedicated hospice house in the city of St. Louis, expanding end-of-life services as national data show Black Americans remain substantially less likely than White Americans to receive hospice care. The 12-bed facility, expected to open in 2028 on the Barnes-Jewish Hospital campus, comes...
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Spark Prize winners include 4 St. Louisans improving health and well being in Missouri
Four St. Louisans are among the six recipients of the Missouri Foundation for Health’s Spark Prize this year, an award the foundation launched last year to recognize and invest in locals leading innovative work to improve health and well being in the state. St. Louis recipients include Jessica Gaines,...
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Clarification on Sullivan Hospital Article
Editor’s note: On Wednesday (Oct. 7), the Forum newsletter and website published an article detailing a case study submitted by TJ Wies prefab on the use of exterior panelization for a medical office building at BJC’s Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital. David A. Gillick, executive director of the Mason Contractors Association of St. Louis, submitted the following letter to Forum Executive Director Tom Finan, challenging some of the article’s statements.
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Prefabricated Walls Help Sullivan Hospital Project Navigate Material Delays
A new medical office building at BJC’s Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital faced two construction challenges: working on an active healthcare campus and keeping the schedule moving through material delays. The project team used prefabricated exterior wall panels to address both. According to a TJ Wies Prefab case study, the...
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Festus Woman Pleads Guilty to Financial Exploitation of Disabled Jefferson County Man
Jefferson Co., Mo. (KFMO) - Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced Friday that her office has secured a felony conviction against a Festus woman accused of financially exploiting a Jefferson County man with disabilities. Laura Volkart pleaded guilty to one count of Financial Exploitation of a Disabled Person, a Class...
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SCCAD taking over Saint Charles emergency transport duty
ST. CHARLES, Mo.—The Saint Charles County Ambulance District (SCCAD) will be handling emergency transport services as the city’s fire department reallocates its personnel to better serve the community’s fire calls. “We found that transitioning to Saint Charles County Ambulance District as the primary transport agency allowed us...
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St. Louis Men's Group Against Cancer funds new lounge at HavenHouse
St. Louis American
A healthier life starts with small steps
Shavette Wayne wasn’t a runner when she first joined the Northside Trap Run in 2019. She started as a slow walker, drawn to an event that combines music, neighborhood pride and physical activity. Seven years later, she walks and jogs in intervals and participates in other 5K events throughout...
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Shriners Children’s Hospital patient thrives in halo traction treatment
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A 7-year-old patient at Shriners Children’s St. Louis says she enjoys her time at the hospital. Kennedy has been coming to Shriners Children’s St. Louis since she was around 3 years old. “Kennedy was born with muscular dystrophy, so with that...
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Area hospitals receive top local, statewide ratings
Four St. Louis area hospitals were recently recognized for excellence by U.S. News & World Report, making the publication’s list of Best Regional Hospitals for 2026-2027 as well as receiving top performance ratings for certain procedures and their high level of skill in treating specific medical conditions. Barnes-Jewish Hospital...