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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.
advantagenews.com
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,...
thehealthyplanet.com
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.
stljewishlight.org
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...
warrencountyrecord.com
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.
firstalert4.com
SSM Health unveils plans for maternal and newborn care center at Cardinal Glennon
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - SSM Health announced plans for a new maternal and newborn care center inside the new SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital, a project hospital leaders say will transform care for high-risk pregnancies and critically ill newborns in the St. Louis region. The...
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Accessible health care facility opens in Dutchtown, offers pediatrics, geriatrics, more
ST. LOUIS — Dutchtown residents in St. Louis now have easier access to health care as a ribbon-cutting of the new Family Care Health Centers (FCHC) location took place Thursday. At the corner of south Grand and Chippewa, the 27,000-square-foot facility offers pediatrics, geriatrics and women’s health, behavioral health,...
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Comprehensive Care for Older Adults
Imagine a place where older adults can enjoy breakfast with friends, see their doctor, get physical therapy, share lunch, and head home—all in one day, all in one place, with transportation included. That place exists right here in St. Louis: EverTrue PACE. EverTrue is one of the region’s most trusted providers of aging services, and EverTrue PACE brings medical care, meals, therapy, and community together under one roof. Joining us today are Pastor Deborah Burch, Chaplain at EverTrue PACE, and Diann Cole, who has been part of the program since it opened in 2022. If you want to remain independent, connected, and supported while living safely at home, EverTrue PACE is here for you. Call (314) 501-6358 or visit EverTruePACE.org to learn more.
midwestmedicaledition.com
Carley Bayer Joins Essentia Health-32nd Avenue Clinic as Neurology Practitioner
The Essentia Health-32nd Avenue Clinic is excited to welcome Carley Bayer, an advanced practice registered nurse and certified nurse practitioner in neurology. “I was drawn to Essentia Health because of its deep roots in the community and its focus on compassionate, patient-centered care,” said Bayer. “It was important to me to practice in a system that values both clinical experience and personal connection.”
St. Louis American
SSM Health to open region’s first fully integrated maternal and newborn care center
SSM Health is taking a major step toward reshaping how mothers and medically fragile newborns receive care in the St. Louis region. The health system announced plans to open the area’s first fully integrated maternal and newborn care center inside the new SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital. The center will bring labor and delivery together with Level IV neonatal intensive care in one coordinated setting — allowing mothers and babies who need specialized treatment to stay in the same place from the moment of birth.
insightonbusiness.com
Froedtert ThedaCare names chief nursing executive
Seraphine Kapsandoy-Jones, PhD, RN, will join Froedtert ThedaCare as the chief nursing executive and senior vice president for the health care system in June. Kapsandoy-Jones will serve as the senior-most nursing executive at Froedtert ThedaCare. She will drive systemwide alignment of clinical practices, foster a collaboration and innovation, and ensure accountability for nursing excellence. That includes focusing on driving measurable improvements in patient care, safety and workforce collaboration, while creating a future-ready workforce through leadership development.
West Newsmagazine
Mercy system ranked among nation’s best maternity hospitals
Six hospitals in the Mercy system, including Mercy Hospital St. Louis and Mercy Hospital Jefferson in the St. Louis region, were recently listed among America’s Best Maternity Hospitals for 2026 in annual rankings presented by Newsweek and Statista. Newsweek used publicly available data including quality metrics, patient experience and...
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Affinia Healthcare held free health screenings for tornado survivors and community members
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) -Affinia Healthcare held free health screenings for survivors of the May 16 tornado and community members on Saturday. The event was held at Williams Temple Church of God in Christ on Dr. Martin Luther King Drive. The event offered A1C screenings, blood pressure and...