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Hospital Sisters Mission Outreach Receives National Catholic Health Award
Hospital Sisters Mission Outreach (HSMO), a ministry of Hospital Sisters Health System, has been recognized with the 2026 Achievement Citation from the Catholic Health Association of the United States. The award was presented June 3 during the Catholic Health Assembly in St. Louis. The Achievement Citation honors innovative programs that...
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'We believe this will change care': SSM Health builds Maternal and Newborn Care Center
ST. LOUIS — SSM Health is preparing to transform the way some mothers and newborns receive care. The goal is to keep mothers and babies together, even when a newborn needs the highest level of intensive care. Hossain Marandi, President of Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital and Assistant Vice President...
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Excellence in Nursing Awards 2026
For the 17th year in a row, St. Louis Magazine is honoring the remarkable efforts of nurses across the region by hosting the annual Excellence in Nursing Awards, presented by BJC HealthCare and Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing. Winners were chosen by a prestigious selection committee and are featured in the June/July issue of SLM. Honorees were celebrated at an awards reception at Missouri Botanical Garden on June 4. Congratulations—and a heartfelt thank you—to all of the honorees!
Collinsville Daily News
Hospital Sisters Mission Outreach, Named as Recipient of the 2026 Achievement Citation at Assembly 2026
St. Louis, MO. – The Catholic Health Association of the United States (CHA) has announced Hospital Sisters Mission Outreach (HSMO) as the recipient of the 2026 Achievement Citation at Assembly 2026. The organization was honored at the Assembly 2026 awards banquet on June 3. Hospital Sisters Mission Outreach addresses critical global needs by strengthening health systems, expanding access to medical care, and promoting sustainable development. As a Medical Supply and Equipment Recovery Organization, HSMO collects, refurbishes, and distributes quality medical supplies and equipment in low-resource countries. Beyond donations, HSMO provides technical biomedical support, empowering partner communities to build lasting health infrastructure, equip trained professionals, and create economic development. HSMO aims to ensure every donation is usable, repairable, and appropriate to the setting. “Hospital Sisters Mission Outreach is honored to be selected for this prestigious award,” said Erica Smith, executive director of HSMO. “Our work is a collaborative effort that depends on many Catholic health systems around the nation for donations. Across the globe, each year Mission Outreach’s contributions support clinical healthcare access for 28,000,000 people in low-resource areas. This recognition from CHA shows the impact that can be made when Catholic health entities work together to help people and communities
St. Louis American
Panel explores intersection of food, health, inequality
Recent federal changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, have prompted concerns among hunger-prevention advocates, who say the policy shifts could disproportionately affect Black Americans and other vulnerable populations. Those concerns were the focus of a May 13 panel discussion convened by Word In Black, which brought together...
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Children’s Hospital honors Laila Anderson with Heart of Gold award
She won the hearts of the city and its hockey team in 2019 during her courageous fight against a life-threatening disorder. Laila Anderson, now an enduring symbol of hope, was honored Thursday night by the hospital where she received her treatment.
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Inside the Independent Physicians Network strengthening St. Louis healthcare
When patients think about healthcare, they often picture a single physician visit. What they rarely see are the relationships between doctors behind the scenes that shape the quality of their care. Across St. Louis, connections between independent physicians are quietly influencing how care is delivered. The Alliance of Independent Physicians...
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CareSTL Health announces temporary closure, staff furlough
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - CareSTL Health announced a temporary closure and staff furlough on Friday. A statement posted to its website, carestlhealth.org, said the decision to close and furlough staff was made “due to ongoing financial challenges and insufficient federal drawdown funding to meet payroll obligations.” It will be effective on Monday.
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Schepers named St. Anthony's hospital president
A familiar face has been named the next president of OSF St. Anthony’s Health Center in Alton. Lisa Schepers had been serving as interim hospital president since February, when Zach Yoder left to take another job. Schepers previously was Saint Anthony’s chief nursing officer. In a news release,...
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New “State of the Air” Report Highlights Ongoing Air Quality Challenges as Forecasting Season Is Now Underway in St. Louis
Daily air quality forecasting resumed May 1, marking the start of the 2026 season. At the same time, the American Lung Association’s latest “State of the Air” report shows that residents across the St. Louis region continue to face unhealthy air—even after decades of progress to reduce pollution.
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A Harvard medical leader is coming home to run WashU Medicine.
After more than 35 years at Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Dr. Bruce D. Levy is returning to St. Louis. He was named executive vice chancellor for medical affairs and dean of Washington University School of Medicine. Levy specializes in pulmonary and critical care medicine and...
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Mercy Hospital Washington earns straight A designation for patient safety from Leapfrog Group
Mercy Hospital Washington earned an A grade for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog. Mercy Washington was among 917 hospitals nationwide to earn this distinction and one of only 11 in the state. With A grades since 2023, it also earned the elite designation as a Straight A hospital. Hospitals must receive an A grade five consecutive grading periods in Leapfrog’s twice-annual Hospital Safety Grade assessments to achieve Straight A recognition.