Blood pressure refers to two different measurements: pressure in the arteries when the heart contracts, and pressure in the arteries when the heart relaxes. Normal blood pressure is 120/80 or lower.

June 2022 - You shouldn’t only see your doctor when you’re sick. Your annual wellness exam is an important part in keeping you well. This visit with your doctor once a year focuses on prevention and ensuring your optimal health, often at no cost to you. Learn more about why you should be keeping up with your annual wellness exams.

June 2021 - If you’re young and healthy, you might not see the need for an annual appointment with your doctor. However, these women’s wellness exams are important in prevention and early diagnosis for women of all ages. Learn more about why staying on schedule with these exams is key in your overall health and wellness.

March 2021 - It’s that time of year again when our New Year’s resolutions to live a healthier lifestyle may begin to dwindle or disappear completely. While it can be difficult to stay motivated, health and wellness doesn’t need to be challenging. John Wendt, MD, a BJC Medical Group family medicine physician in Wentzville, shares some helpful advice to stay on track to living well.

March 2020 - Technology has helped make it easier than ever to be seen by a primary care physician, says John Paul Shoup, BJC Medical Group internal medicine and pediatrics physician in Wentzville, MO.