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Explore topics related to medical, health and wellness from Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital and Progress West Hospital experts.

BJC employee gives back to the organization that saved her life

BJC employee gives back to the organization that saved her life

Allie is a Senior Financial Analyst at Barnes-Jewish St. Peter’s Hospital who first became a part of the BJC community after receiving chemotherapy for Hodgkin lymphoma from us in 2020, just as COVID hit. Read Allie’s story about how her care team became her heroes during the pandemic and why she wanted to give back to the organization that did so much for her.

St. Charles therapy dog spreads paw-sitive feelings through the community

St. Charles therapy dog spreads paw-sitive feelings through the community

Last year, the Foundation for Barnes-Jewish St. Peters and Progress West Hospitals provided funding for a therapy dog for the St. Charles County Police Department to support the community’s mental health.

Save the Date

Save the Date

Mark your calendars for this year's Foundation event so you can be part of providing health, healing and hope in St. Charles County!

 

Barnes-Jewish St. Peters and Progress West Foundation Help St. Charles County Police Bring Therapy Dog to Schools

Barnes-Jewish St. Peters and Progress West Foundation Help St. Charles County Police Bring Therapy Dog to Schools

The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish St. Peters and Progress West Hospitals recently provided funding for a fully-certified therapy canine for the St. Charles County Police Department to support the community’s mental health needs.

Infusion Center Patients Receive Afghan Donations

Infusion Center Patients Receive Afghan Donations

March 2023Barb Grillion’s daughter was gifted an afghan while receiving life-saving chemotherapy treatment at St. Louis Children’s Hospital. Despite having a few afghans at home, her daughter, who was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma, was touched by the thoughtful gift she had received from a stranger.

The Art of Healing

The Art of Healing

Artist gifted his artwork to BJC Outpatient Center out of gratitude for the care provided to his family.

Care Beyond Medicine

Care Beyond Medicine

August 2018 - The Barnes-Jewish St Peters and Progress West Foundation fund many popular programs bringing extra healing to patients and their care givers.