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Find everyday care and the most advanced treatments at nationally ranked and community hospitals: www.bjc.org BJC HealthCare is one of the largest nonprofit health care organizations in the United States, delivering services to residents primarily in the greater St. With net revenue of more than $4 billion, BJC serves urban, suburban and rural communities and includes 15 hospitals and multiple community health locations. Services include inpatient and outpatient care, primary care, community health and wellness, workplace health, home health, community mental health, rehabilitation, long-term care and hospice. BJC HealthCare Physician Referral
Phone: (314) 747-9322
Web: https://doctors.bjc.org/wlp2/bjc/doctors/search

03/14/2026

These little ones are officially ! ❤️ Join us in celebrating the newest members of the Lou, born on 3.14. St. Louis just got a lot cuter!

Please always remember safe sleep practices. Babies should sleep on their backs, alone in a crib, with no loose blankets or toys. Thank you to our wonderful team for closely watching our babies during this photo session!

03/13/2026

BJC HealthCare has officially opened its first BJC Outpatient Imaging location, expanding access to high-quality imaging services closer to home. 🎉

Now open at 1785 Clarkson Road, this new site offers shorter wait times, convenient scheduling, and a comfortable, community-based setting for patients who need imaging services.

Just like they would in the hospital, subspecialty-trained radiologists from WashU Medicine Radiology also interpret scans at this location, ensuring the same trusted expertise patients expect.

This expansion helps improve convenience, enhance access, and support continuity of care across our region. We're excited to continue growing access to care in the communities we serve!

Learn more: https://heyor.ca/cmC3IL

03/13/2026

We are pleased to welcome Joseph Nothstine, AuD, a board-certified audiologist, to BJC Medical Group ENT Specialists at Missouri Baptist Medical Center.

Dr. Nothstine entered the field of audiology to help people take back control of their lives. After seeing how deeply hearing loss, tinnitus, and vertigo can isolate a person, he committed his career to restoring the connections in patients’ lives that matter most. “It’s about helping people get back to the things they enjoy,” says Dr. Nothstine. “I want to make sure my patients can hear their loved ones clearly and move through their day with confidence again.”

Dr. Nothstine is consistently reminded of the importance of his work when patients return to his office feeling more like themselves. He believes these successful outcomes start with a trusting relationship and a clear understanding of the "why" behind the symptoms. Whether a patient is struggling with understanding speech or dealing with the frustration of dizziness, he takes the time to educate and partner with each patient so they can move toward treatment together.

In his practice, Dr. Nothstine provides comprehensive care for patients 13 and older, managing everything from diagnostic hearing evaluations and hearing aid fittings to long-term maintenance. He also specializes in balance and vestibular health, providing testing and treatment for conditions like benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). Additionally, he offers specialized evaluations and follow-up care for osseointegrated hearing devices, helping each patient get the right technology to support them throughout everyday life.

Outside of the clinic, you can find Dr. Nothstine cheering on the Cardinals, SLU basketball, and local high school sports teams. He also enjoys spending quality time with his family and pets.

Learn more about Dr. Nothstine and call to schedule your appointment: https://heyor.ca/DvvTUb

03/12/2026

At 40, Greg was diagnosed with a rare colon cancer. Only 30 days later, he was cancer-free.

It started with a routine colonoscopy, one that Greg made sure to schedule due to a family history of colon cancer and some ongoing gut issues. He didn't view his regular screenings as a chore; for Greg, being proactive was about more than just his own health—it was about being here for his children.

This time, it saved his life. During the colonoscopy, BJC Medical Group gastroenterologist Chaudhary Mobin Khan, MD, discovered a rare, silent tumor: neuroendocrine cancer (NEC).

Unlike more common cancers, NEC often doesn't show symptoms like pain or fatigue until it has progressed significantly, making it much harder to catch early. By the time it is discovered, it may be too late for effective treatments.

Greg’s proactive screening caught the cancer while it was still localized, and because the team at BJC HealthCare is a unified network, the next step was immediate.

Dr. Khan connected Greg with colorectal surgeon Jerad Miller, MD, at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital and he went from diagnosis to a successful surgery in less than 30 days.

Today, Greg is back to work, and his family is taking their own proactive measures thanks to the early warning his screening provided. All three of his brothers have undergone a colonoscopy or plan to have one, and his children have had genetic testing for NEC.

"The process is much easier than the stigma suggests," Greg says. "And the peace of mind is worth its weight in gold."

Taking control of your health is about more than just you—it’s about the people who rely on you. If you’re due for your own screening, don't wait for symptoms; take action now.

Read Greg’s full story and book your appointment with a BJC HealthCare provider here: https://heyor.ca/MPtxJ4

03/11/2026

As the EMS Chief for Missouri Baptist Sullivan Ambulance, Aaron is a champion for rural health and a dedicated leader for first responders across Franklin and Crawford Counties. It's no surprise that he was recently honored as a St. Louis Blues Hometown Hero.

With nearly 30 years as a first responder, Aaron’s role keeps him busy. You might find him leading a community strategy meeting in the morning and providing advanced life support in the back of an ambulance by the afternoon. Under his leadership, the department has transitioned to all ALS (Advanced Life Support) units staffed with critical care personnel, ensuring that the 5,000 individuals his team serves annually receive the highest level of emergency care.

Aaron has made a significant contribution to the future of EMS in our community by personally orchestrating the launch of Sullivan’s first certified EMT course, creating a homegrown training program where none existed before. For residents looking to start a career in health care, Aaron has opened a door to life-saving work right in their own backyard. This doesn't just fill positions; it ensures that MBSH - Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital and the surrounding areas have a steady, local team of professionals—trained under Aaron’s own guidance—ready to help their neighbors in their most critical moments.

Beyond the sirens, Aaron serves as a support system for his peers. As a certified Crisis Intervention Counselor, he often travels across county lines to provide debriefing for first responders who have faced tragic situations. As his nominators share, Aaron is a "servant leader" who responds with a "resounding yes" whenever he is called to support staff through work trauma.

Thank you, Aaron, for your 30 years of service, your visionary leadership, and for always answering the call—for our patients and for your fellow first responders.

03/05/2026

We are excited to welcome Anna Boschert, PA, a certified physician assistant, to BJC Medical Group at Progress West - Specialists.

"Ever since I was little, I knew I wanted to be in medicine, and I just never grew out of it.” As the first person in her family to enter the medical field, she feels a deep sense of pride in her role and the opportunity it gives her to impact the community she calls home.

Gastroenterology comes naturally to Anna—it just clicks—and she finds it rewarding to help patients with complex gut conditions. Because digestive health can be unique to every person, she takes the time to look at the whole picture and how different health factors work together to uncover the root cause of her patients' symptoms.

For Anna, the most fulfilling part of her work is the connection she builds with her patients. Whether it is answering patient’s long-standing questions about their symptoms or providing treatment to improve their daily life, she is motivated by the progress she sees in her patients each day.

Anna is committed to providing compassionate care that focuses on patient education. She believes that fully understanding a diagnosis is key to better health, and she works closely with her patients to ensure they feel comfortable, informed, and supported throughout their treatment.

In the clinic, Anna provides specialized care for adults 18 and older, managing a wide range of digestive conditions. Her expertise includes the treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), gastroenteritis, and complex conditions such as cirrhosis, gastrointestinal bleeding, and dysphagia. She is also dedicated to the prevention and early detection of disease through colorectal cancer screenings, endoscopy follow-ups, and the management of gastric and duodenal ulcers.

Originally from St. Louis, Anna is a self-described "social butterfly." When she isn't in the office, she is busy planning her upcoming wedding, hosting get-togethers, or enjoying time outdoors. She loves trying new restaurants, cheering on her favorite sports teams, and spending time boating with friends and family.

Learn more about Anna and call to schedule your appointment: https://heyor.ca/1IoQnk

03/04/2026

We are proud to celebrate Tamatha as a St. Louis Blues Hometown Hero. As a lung screening nurse navigator at Missouri Baptist Medical Center, Tamatha is a champion for preventive care and a supportive partner for patients across our region.

Long before she ever donned scrubs, Tamatha cared for her mother after a stage four lung cancer diagnosis. That experience at the bedside—and witnessing the challenges firsthand—became the foundation for her career. Today, Tamatha’s journey has come full circle. She uses what she learned during her mother’s battle to guide others through the early detection and screening process that can change the course of a diagnosis.

Her career has been defined by that same drive and purpose. After building her expertise at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Tamatha was recognized as a natural leader. Now, she also oversees lung screening programs at Parkland Health Center and MBSH - Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital.

Tamatha’s patients and peers describe her as "dedicated" and "compassionate," a reputation backed by three DAISY Award nominations from families she has cared for. Whether she is explaining a screening result or advocating for smoking cessation, she treats every patient with the same heart she gave her own family.

Thank you, Tamatha, for your service and passion for protecting our community through awareness and early detection.

02/28/2026

In 2025, our community trusted us with their hearts more than 224,850 times.

That’s thousands of our neighbors who turned to BJC HealthCare and WashU Medicine for answers, hope, and a second chance. From our academic campus to our community hospitals, heart and vascular patients had 140,000+ clinic visits, 56,000+ life-saving procedures, nearly 10,000 complex surgeries, and 57 heart transplants last year.

Behind every one of these numbers is a friend, a loved one, and a journey. To us, each visit is more than just an appointment; it is someone’s starting point for a healthier heart. Each procedure is a chance to return our patients to their lives. For 57 patients, 2025 was the year they received the ultimate gift: a new heart.

As Heart Month comes to an end, we reflect on the privilege of serving our community and the dedication of our heart and vascular teams who work around the clock to keep our region’s hearts beating strong. From the first conversation in a clinic to advanced surgical care, we are honored to be the team St. Louis trusts with its heart.

02/27/2026

Improving access for patients in need is a fundamental part of BJC’s mission. We are proud to partner with CoxHealth as we work together to expand and transform pediatric medicine for families in Springfield and beyond.

02/27/2026

“I remember my chest was tightening and I was coughing and it hurt,” says longtime St. Louis radio host John Carney. “And I got out of the car, and before I could make it around, I collapsed on the street.”

Saving John’s life that day in 2016 was only the beginning. The emergency endovascular repair at Barnes-Jewish Hospital restored his blood flow, but as he recovered, a mystery remained for WashU Medicine cardiologist Alan Braverman, MD: Why did a seemingly healthy man suffer a catastrophic aortic dissection with no warning?

John's condition was complex, and Dr. Braverman knew there had to be an underlying cause. The search for answers led the team of WashU Medicine Physicians to piece together subtle clues that only their deep expertise in identifying and treating rare aortic conditions could connect.

A genetic test confirmed the diagnosis of Loeys-Dietz syndrome. It was a discovery that revealed John wasn't just facing one surgery, but a long journey of multiple complex procedures to stay ahead of a condition that was still a threat.

Throughout the years, John’s wife, Suzanne, became a partner in his fight. While John navigated his new reality, Suzanne was enrolled at Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing, determined to learn everything she could so that she could help take care of her family. She graduated with honors and eventually joined the very vascular surgery team at Barnes-Jewish that was dedicated to giving her husband a long, full life.

Together, they faced a decade of "scary moments" with a level of resilience that most families never have to summon.

Today, John Carney is back behind the microphone, sharing stories, laughter, and his signature wit with St. Louis listeners. Thanks to the coordinated care of WashU Medicine physicians at Barnes-Jewish, the risk of another life-threatening aortic event has been dramatically reduced.

“John is an incredible example of resilience and optimism,” said Dr. Braverman. “His story reminds us that with the right diagnosis, the right team, and the right plan, even the most complex cases can have remarkable outcomes.”

Read John’s full story and learn the "hidden in plain sight" clues that helped solve the mystery: https://heyor.ca/4JmfGj

02/25/2026

We are thrilled to welcome Shelly Hulsey, CNM, a certified nurse midwife, to BJC Medical Group OB-GYN Associates at Sunset Hills and at Rock Hill.

Shelly was drawn to health care by a desire to support others during life’s most vulnerable moments. After witnessing her first birth, she realized her calling was in midwifery and women’s health. She felt a deep connection to the strength of women and the importance of compassionate, respectful care during pregnancy and childbirth. “Midwifery balances science, compassion, and trust,” Shelly says. “Standing beside women during their most powerful moments is my purpose.”

In her practice, Shelly sees her role as a partnership with her patients. She is passionate about making every woman feel heard and safe—whether she is coming in for a routine exam or preparing for labor. By focusing on education and shared decision-making, her patients have the information and support they need to feel confident in their health journeys.

For Shelly, the most rewarding part of her work is the lasting relationships she builds from the first prenatal visit through postpartum care. “My proudest moments are witnessing patients recognize their own strength during birth and seeing families meet their babies for the first time,” she shares. “Being part of those life-changing moments is incredibly meaningful to me.”

Shelly provides comprehensive care for patients 13 and older. Her services include well-woman exams, family planning, and contraception counseling, as well as the management of conditions like gestational diabetes and PCOS. She creates a safe and supportive environment where evidence-based medicine meets compassionate communication.

A St. Louis native, Shelly is proud to support families in her community. Outside of the clinic, Shelly enjoys quiet time at home to recharge with her family and dogs, as well as reading and enjoying the outdoors.

Learn more about Shelly and call to schedule your appointment: https://heyor.ca/zR5QS6

02/24/2026

Does a bra underwire interfere with an AED? Are 'fast carbs' damaging your heart even if you aren't diabetic?

You asked, and we’ve answered!

This , we invited our community to share their most pressing heart health questions. To help us get the facts, we’ve brought in BJC Medical Group board-certified interventional cardiologist Emily Cendrowski, MD. As a structural heart specialist, Dr. Cendrowski is an expert in everything from preventive care to complex valve procedures. Swipe through to see her break down the truth about "fast carbs," the hidden signs of heart blockages, what a heart failure diagnosis really means, and that common AED myth. ➡️

What else have you always wondered about your heart health? Drop your questions in the comments below, and we may answer them in our next Q&A! 👇

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