Barnes-Jewish St. Peters and Progress West

10/15/2025

❌ Don’t believe the myth that orthopedic surgeons only want to operate. This Bone and Joint Week, we are setting the record straight: Our specialists are here to find the right treatment for you. Consulting a surgeon doesn't guarantee a procedure—it guarantees an expert evaluation of your options.

Meet Kevin Quigley, MD, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine physician with BJC Medical Group at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters and Progress West. As a musculoskeletal expert, Dr. Quigley’s first course of action is almost always non-operative care. His main goal is to create a personalized plan to manage symptoms and find your best path to pain relief—surgery is the last resort.

When surgery is necessary, Dr. Quigley embraces the latest technology. He notes that robotic-assisted joint replacement has been a "game-changer" for the field: "Improved accuracy leads to less damage to surrounding muscle and soft tissue, which translates to faster early recovery from these surgeries."

For Dr. Quigley, it is rewarding to help people suffering from joint pain, which he knows can be draining, both physically and mentally. The best part of his job is seeing patients who were once struggling return to an active, pain-free lifestyle.

Dr. Quigley's 35 years of high-level soccer gave him a unique perspective on joint health and injury recovery. Having relied on excellent doctors and trainers throughout his athletic career, he now uses that experience to "pay it forward," providing highly empathetic care and expert guidance to young athletes facing similar challenges.

Not a pro athlete? Dr. Quigley encourages everyone to get moving for at least 30 minutes a day. Simple, low-impact activity not only helps strengthen bones, support joint health, and build muscle, but also offers great cardiovascular, psychological, and sleep benefits. If you aren’t sure where to begin, walking is a great place to start.

Ready to take the next step in bone and joint preservation? Learn more about our orthopedics program and find a provider near you for expert guidance and a personalized plan to keep you strong and active: https://heyor.ca/huhS3y

10/10/2025

Congratulations to our partners at St. Louis Children’s Hospital for being recognized as the #1 Children’s Hospital in Missouri and St. Louis! 🎉

St. Louis Children's Hospital is the #1 Children's Hospital in Missouri. 🎉

We're proud to share that U.S. News and World Report has recognized St. Louis Children's Hospital, along with our physician partners at WashU Medicine, among America's Best Children's Hospitals. We're also thrilled to announce that St. Louis Children's Hospital has ranked in all 11 specialties, from Cancer Care to Orthopedics. While we are proud of our ranking, we're most proud of our kiddos whose bravery and resilience always inspire us.

“At St. Louis Children’s Hospital, we are committed to providing extraordinary, compassionate care to every patient, every family, every day,” said Trish Lollo, St. Louis Children’s Hospital president. “We are honored to be named the top pediatric hospital in Missouri and St. Louis and take great pride with WashU Medicine in caring for patients and families from our community and beyond.”

Thank you to our community for trusting us in caring for your families. We look forward to doing what's right for kids for many years to come. ❤️

Click to read more about our rankings: https://heyor.ca/wdfjvE

10/03/2025

When caught at the earliest stage, the 5-year breast cancer survival rate is 99%. That's no coincidence. For 40 years, Breast Cancer Awareness Month has encouraged millions to take action and saved more than half a million lives.

The breast cancer journey can be daunting, and no one should have to face it alone. We stand with everyone touched by breast cancer—patients, survivors, and their loved ones. We are committed to providing the support, information, and access to essential screenings that can make all the difference.

While we offer care and support all year long, Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a collective effort to advocate for annual screenings and raise awareness in our community.

Early detection significantly improves outcomes, so let's dedicate this month to reminding everyone to schedule their mammograms. Education empowers, and action saves lives.

Find a mammography location nearest you: bjc.org/schedulemymammogram

10/02/2025

Our team recently welcomed Dr. Song from Seoul, South Korea, to learn directly from Dr. Lannis Hall, a radiation oncologist at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital and Progress West Hospital.

During Dr. Song's visit, Dr. Hall demonstrated an advanced technique for placing tiny seeds used to treat prostate cancer. While many hospitals in South Korea use radiation, very few are able to offer this type of seed treatment. By bringing this knowledge back home, Dr. Song will be able to help even more patients get the care they need.

It’s a great reminder that the expertise of our doctors doesn’t just change lives in St. Charles—it’s making an impact around the world. We are so grateful to have this kind of expert care close to home!

09/12/2025

We are excited to welcome Alfred Nelson, MD, a board-certified gastroenterologist, to BJC Medical Group Gastroenterology at St. Peters.

Dr. Nelson brings a unique specialization in neurogastroenterology and neurogastromotility; meaning he's an expert in the vital connection between your brain and your gut, and how nerve signals govern your digestive system.

With this advanced training, Dr. Nelson provides exceptional care for a wide range of conditions, including gastrointestinal bleed, difficulty swallowing, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), gastroparesis, cirrhosis, hepatitis B and C, and acute and chronic pancreatitis. He also performs colorectal cancer screenings, colonoscopies, and upper endoscopies.

Dr. Nelson is passionate about improving his patients' quality of life with compassionate care, treating every patient with the same consideration and attention he would give to his own family.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Nelson loves spending time with his family and enjoys watching sports, especially the Kansas City Chiefs, Formula One racing, and Real Madrid Soccer Club.

Learn more about Dr. Nelson and call to schedule your appointment: https://heyor.ca/DA4atV

09/11/2025

Beginning this week, the Barnes-Jewish Saint Peters Hospital and Progress West Hospital websites are now part of bjc.org. You will find the same helpful information, including campus maps, billing, visitor information, and much more.

But now our website is faster, more secure, and easier to use. Plus, our new Find a Provider search makes it even easier for you to find the perfect provider based on your condition, location, and insurance. See it for yourself at the links below!

Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital: https://heyor.ca/EOtni6
Progress West Hospital: https://heyor.ca/ab3tNa

08/28/2025

Are you considering or already using GLP-1 injectables for weight loss? Join us for a three-part series that will help you understand how these medications work while also focusing on the role of healthy eating and exercise for long-term success.

Each session will take place from 3:30-4:30 p.m. on the following dates:
🍎 September 8
🍎 September 29
🍎 October 20

These sessions will give you the information you need about GLP-1 medications and provide practical tips to support sustainable weight management. Registration is required—learn more and register today: https://heyor.ca/fPG7Dn

08/20/2025

We are excited to welcome Kami Owenby, FNP, a certified family medicine nurse practitioner, to the BJC Medical Group Primary Care at St. Peters team.

Originally from High Hill, Missouri, Kami enjoys spending quality time with her family and playing sports. She is passionate about being actively involved with the youth in her community, and she brings her interests together by coaching children's sports teams.

Her dedication to guiding others to reach their potential extends directly into her practice. Kami enjoys getting to know her patients and building long-term relationships with them, providing evidence-based medicine and staying current with the latest guidelines to ensure her patients receive the best care.

As a family medicine nurse practitioner, Kami provides a wide range of care for patients of all ages, including preventive care, well-woman exams, pediatric visits, sick visits, and vaccinations.

Kami specializes in managing both acute and chronic conditions, such as asthma, diabetes, high cholesterol, anxiety, depression, and ADHD. She also provides consultations for contraception and weight management medications.

Learn more about Kami and schedule your appointment online: https://heyor.ca/3tvzBF

07/29/2025

Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital is honored to be recognized as a high-performing hospital in the treatment of kidney failure and stroke by U.S. News and World Report. Additionally, Progress West Hospital is honored to be recognized as a high-performing hospital in the treatment of pneumonia.

Thank you to our clinical teams for their expertise, compassion, and dedication to excellence—we are incredibly proud of the care you provide!

See the complete list of BJC Health System honors: https://heyor.ca/sV8Ilq

06/27/2025

Save the date for September 27, 2025 at Ameristar Casino Resort Spa in St. Charles for an evening of mystery, elegance, and impact.

The 2025 Health, Healing & Hope Gala: Masquerade de Venezia will transport guests to a night inspired by Venetian splendor while supporting local health care through the Barnes-Jewish St. Peters & Progress West Foundation.

Enjoy dinner, awards, live entertainment, and an unforgettable atmosphere—all in support of patients, caregivers, and vital therapy services in our community.

Learn more and purchase tickets: https://heyor.ca/BQeyTk

06/25/2025

Congratulations to Rich Liekweg, BJC Health System CEO, who announced his plans to retire on October 1, 2025, concluding an extraordinary career spanning almost 40 years in health care, the last 16 of which were devoted to BJC.

“It has been an honor to serve and lead our team members these past 16 years as they deliver exceptional care to our patients and communities,” said Rich. “Together, we successfully navigated through unprecedented times in the industry, never losing sight of our singular purpose to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve. I am deeply proud of our caregivers, the culture we have created, and the values we share that place the patient at the center of all we do.”

BJC is pleased to announce that Nick Barto, current BJC Health System President, will succeed Rich as President and CEO of BJC Health System.

“I am honored to be selected to succeed Rich Liekweg as BJC Health System’s President and CEO,” said Nick. “I look forward to working with our 47,000 team members to build on Rich’s vision that grew BJC into a super-regional health care leader, to continue to provide extraordinary care to the communities we serve, and to position BJC as a mission-oriented academic health care leader for all future generations.”

Read more here: https://heyor.ca/j1yUMR