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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
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09/06/2025

We are honored to welcome Rebecca Buchanan, FNP-C, a breast cancer survivor and compassionate community advocate, to the Parkland Health Center Primary Care Clinic team.

Nursing was a logical career choice for Rebecca—she always loved learning about how the body works and had a strong desire to care for others. Her career took on new meaning when she was diagnosed with breast cancer after her first mammogram at 40. Through her own treatment she gained a deeper level of understanding and empathy for her patients and strengthened her passion for preventive care.

Rebecca’s breast cancer journey inspired her to found the Pink Penguin Project, a local nonprofit committed to creating a supportive environment for women undergoing cancer treatments. Through the nonprofit, she lives her mission to bring resources, support, and hope to women in our community who are battling cancer.

As a certified family nurse practitioner, Rebecca provides comprehensive personalized care that prioritizes each patient's overall well-being. She teaches patients to invest in their health and enjoys building lasting relationships based on trust and open communication, taking the time to understand their unique needs.

Rebecca sees patients ages 5 and above and offers a full range of services, including preventive care, treatment for minor illnesses and injuries, and management of acute and chronic conditions like asthma, diabetes, ADHD, and obesity. She also specializes in cancer care, alternative medicine, vitamin therapy, and prescribes weight management medications.

In between her practice and nonprofit, Rebecca loves to spend her free time golfing, shopping, and traveling with her family.

Learn more about Rebecca and schedule your appointment online: https://heyor.ca/QUMGXX

09/05/2025

Rodney knew he had a problem with his heart—a faulty valve risked developing into a condition known as mitral regurgitation, which could eventually lead to heart failure. The thought of open-heart surgery kept him from getting the treatment he needed, but at 55, with his condition worsening, he decided it was time to find a less invasive alternative.

His cardiologist referred him to Tsuyoshi Kaneko, MD, a leading cardiothoracic surgeon with WashU Medicine Physicians at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. As pioneers in breakthroughs for heart disease treatment and unmatched experts in minimally invasive surgical procedures, it was no surprise that Dr. Kaneko was the first in the region to perform an innovative robotic mitral valve repair. Rodney knew this was where he needed to be.

Dr. Kaneko explains what makes this surgery so groundbreaking: "We operate through tiny ports between the ribs. Our instruments articulate like a human wrist. It’s like having super-fine forearms inside the chest. Patients often experience faster recovery time, minimal scarring, minimal pain, and are up and walking within a day."

For active patients like Rodney, it's a game-changer. His recovery was swift. "I was out of intensive care in under 24 hours," he recalls. "I was able to sit up and move around after the surgery."

Now, Rodney is back home and looking forward to hiking, scuba diving, and taking a long-delayed trip to Quebec.

Learn more about Rodney’s experience and how this advanced robotic procedure helped him get his momentum back: https://heyor.ca/vhWCsY

09/04/2025

For Lacey Sullivan, FNP, being a nurse was a calling she’s been certain of from a young age. Today, we're thrilled to welcome her as a certified family nurse practitioner to our team at Parkland Health Center Medical Clinic North.

Guided and inspired by the nurses in her family, Lacey pursued her calling and became an RN. After becoming a nurse, she was driven to further her education and become a family nurse practitioner—a path that has allowed her to provide a full spectrum of care to the community she grew up in.

Lacey’s philosophy is centered on developing a trusting relationship with each patient. She works to identify and address the root causes of their health issues, providing the best individualized care possible. She is motivated by the constantly evolving nature of medicine and loves bringing the latest knowledge into her practice to improve the lives of her patients.

Lacey provides comprehensive care for patients of all ages, offering preventive services that include wellness exams, sick visits, and vaccinations. She also specializes in managing minor illnesses and injuries, as well as chronic conditions like diabetes, asthma, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, anxiety, and depression.

Outside of work, Lacey enjoys spending time outdoors with her family, reading, and attending concerts. She also loves to travel to new places and experience different cultures with her husband and children.

Learn more about Lacey and schedule your appointment online: https://heyor.ca/QI4y6n

09/04/2025

Meet Molly, BSN, RN, IBCLC, a dedicated lactation consultant at MoBap with 24 years of experience in maternal and child health. Molly is passionate about educating and empowering families on their breastfeeding journey and loves seeing a mother's joy as she connects with her baby.

We sat down with Molly for a Q&A to learn more about her experience in lactation support and to get her expert advice for new parents.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘄 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁?
My childhood experience with an immune disorder and my mom's career as a nurse inspired me to pursue nursing. I was drawn to lactation support while working in Labor and Delivery, and my favorite part was always that peaceful moment of bliss when mom and baby are bonding through breastfeeding.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸?
It's a privilege to meet these brand-new families and help them through breastfeeding challenges. When a baby who has been struggling to latch finally figures it out and begins nursing well, a magical moment occurs. I love watching a new mom gain a sense of pride in her baby’s ability, instincts, and skills.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀?
Breastfeeding is natural, but that doesn't mean it's easy. Many parents worry it will hurt or take too much time, but breastfeeding should not be painful and can be less time-consuming than bottle-feeding. My best advice is to learn as much as you can while pregnant, and, if possible, involve your partner, and know who to contact for support after leaving the hospital.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗸𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴?
I wish parents knew that babies do not feed on a schedule; you should watch for feeding cues and nurse on demand. Skin-to-skin contact is so important because it gives babies every clue that it's time to nurse, helps them regulate their body temperature, and stabilizes their blood sugar. Also, pacifiers aren't recommended for most full-term babies in the first month while milk supply is being established. While it can be a lot of work initially, breastfeeding has immense health benefits for both the baby and the lactating parent.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗮 𝗹𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝗠𝗼𝗕𝗮𝗽?
Our commitment to providing lactation support to every nursing mom. Our breastfeeding families get to meet with a lactation consultant at least once, and often two to three times during their stay.

Thank you, Molly and all our lactation consultants. Your dedication empowers new parents and gives babies a great start, every day. 🙌

09/02/2025

Please join us in giving a warm welcome to Gina Heberlie, DNP, FNP-BC, a certified family medicine nurse practitioner, to our Parkland Health Center Primary Care Clinic.

A proud Farmington native, Gina's desire to serve her community guided her career. Inspired by her family, she chose a path in health care to treat her neighbors and improve the overall health of the community she knows and loves.

Gina's care philosophy is rooted in collaboration with her patients. She loves to work directly with them, taking the time to understand their health concerns and goals to create personalized health plans. Gina is proudest when a patient reports they feel better, knowing that she has supported a neighbor's journey toward better health.

As a family medicine nurse practitioner, Gina treats patients of all ages, offering preventive care, such as wellness exams and sports physicals. She also manages both acute and chronic conditions and specializes in treating diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma, anxiety, depression, and obesity.

Outside of work, Gina enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends, traveling, and trips to the lake. She is also an avid outdoorswoman who loves hunting, fishing, and swimming.

Learn more about Gina and schedule your appointment online: https://heyor.ca/6bG3x6

08/29/2025

After 39 years dedicated to the Farmington community, Lisa Mengwasser, FNP-BC, is excited to begin a new chapter at our Parkland Health Center Primary Care Clinic. We couldn’t be more honored to have her compassion and expertise on the team.

Lisa’s path to patient care started at a very young age—she knew as early as fourth grade that she wanted to be a nurse. This lifelong dream guided her throughout her education, ultimately leading her to become a family nurse practitioner.

For Lisa, the most rewarding part of her work is the meaningful connections and relationships she has built with patients for decades in her hometown. She is a compassionate, dedicated provider committed to treating the whole person, not just the symptoms. She listens to her patients, has honest conversations, and provides personalized care, helping people live healthier and fuller lives.

As a board-certified family medicine nurse practitioner, Lisa treats patients of all ages, from children to seniors. She provides a wide range of care, including wellness exams, vaccinations, and the management of both acute and chronic conditions.

Outside of work, Lisa loves spending time with family and friends, especially making memories with her grandchildren. She is an avid St. Louis Blues fan and enjoys a family tradition of traveling to an away game each year. For a change of pace, she also loves traveling to tropical destinations to relax and recharge. In her free time, she actively volunteers and gives back to the community she serves.

Learn more about Lisa and schedule your appointment online: https://heyor.ca/mY3PoN

08/28/2025

We are excited to welcome Alisa Kindig, WHNP-BC, a board-certified women's health nurse practitioner, to our team at OB/GYN Associates at Sunset Hills.

Driven by a desire for a career with a deeper purpose, Alisa went back to school to become a nurse after eight years in corporate America. She was inspired to specialize in women's health after working in the Emergency Department, where she saw a gap in care, as many women were seeking urgent treatment for health concerns that could have been managed in a routine office setting.

Today, her philosophy is focused on educating women and helping them feel better and more confident in their care. Alisa is proudest when a patient reports they feel better than they have in years because, together, they found a solution that works.

Alisa provides a wide range of OB-GYN services for patients 13 years and older. She specializes in annual well-woman exams, contraception counseling, family planning, and treating conditions like abnormal bleeding, PCOS, and sexually transmitted infections.

Originally from Iowa, Alisa is a foodie who loves trying out new restaurants. She also enjoys watching St. Louis Cardinals and St. Louis City SC games and is an active member of her CrossFit community.

Learn more about Alisa and call to schedule your appointment: https://heyor.ca/seZC0e

08/26/2025

We are pleased to welcome Amanda Humbers, FNP, a certified nurse practitioner specializing in neurology, to our Medical Arts Specialists team in Farmington.

Amanda is committed to delivering the highest level of compassionate care to her patients. As a provider, she treats each person as an individual and takes the time to tailor a treatment plan to address their unique needs and goals.

She specializes in treating a wide range of neurological conditions, from migraines and headaches to more complex issues like multiple sclerosis, dementia, and seizure disorders. She is also skilled at administering BOTOX® for chronic migraines and performs in-office EEG testing.

Raised in Mississippi, Amanda enjoys traveling, antiquing, reading, and spending quality time with her family.

Learn more about Amanda Humbers, FNP, and call to schedule your appointment: https://heyor.ca/kXer7c

08/22/2025

When Alex lost her son, Clark, in 2018, she found comfort in the photos taken during their short time together. Those images became a lifeline and the inspiration behind Captures for Clark.

“In October of 2018, our sweet boy Clark was born sleeping at 22 weeks,” Alex shared. “Even nearly seven years later, I look at our pictures of him every single day and am so grateful for the tiny details and memories they captured—memories that otherwise would have gone forgotten.”

Those photos, taken by a close friend, inspired Alex to leave her full-time teaching job and dedicate herself to birth and bereavement photography. Through Captures for Clark, she offers free photography services to families facing loss so they can have tangible memories of their baby’s life. “Ever since we had to say ‘see you later’ to Clark, I knew I wanted to pay it forward in his honor,” she said.

Alex started a partnership with Missouri Baptist Medical Center in early 2018 to provide birth story services and complimentary bereavement photography to families. That relationship has grown into something truly special, from providing Caring Cradles, custom weighted bears, and memory-making supplies for the bereavement room, to recently donating tiny, handmade blankets sewn by her mother’s sewing club for MoBap's smallest babies.

“These babies, although small, are still babies. They are someone’s son or daughter, and they deserve a blanket that fits their size,” Alex said.

For Alex, the hope is simple, yet profound. “I want families to know their baby was important, loved, seen, and their life, no matter how short, mattered.”

We are grateful for Alex, for Captures for Clark, and for the many ways they help families find love, dignity, and remembrance during some of their hardest days.

08/21/2025

We are excited to welcome Andrew Gaillardetz, MD, FAAFP, a board-certified family medicine physician, to BJC Medical Group Primary Care at Shiloh.

Dr. Gaillardetz knew he wanted to be a doctor since middle school and is driven by a love for understanding how the human body works. Today, he channels that lifelong curiosity into his practice, helping patients feel empowered to live their best lives.

Dr. Gaillardetz is passionate about caring for every stage of life, from newborns to seniors, and he is committed to building long-term relationships with his patients and their families. He strives to meet each patient where they are in life, partnering with them to navigate the health care system and helping them take ownership of their health. He is most proud when a patient quits an addiction or reaches a health milestone.

Dr. Gaillardetz treats a wide range of conditions, providing preventive care, well-child and adult physicals, well-woman exams, vaccinations, and care for LGBTQ+ and transgender individuals. He also addresses mental health and addiction, allergies, and gastrointestinal issues.

Dr. Gaillardetz is proud to have served as a Major in the United States Air Force Medical Service. After living all across the country, he is enjoying living and caring for patients in Southern Illinois.

Outside of his practice, Dr. Gaillardetz enjoys cooking, playing and watching sports, traveling, and spending time with his husband and three dogs.

Learn more about Dr. Gaillardetz and schedule your appointment online: https://heyor.ca/ykbpb3

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

08/15/2025

We are excited to welcome Haley St. Peters, CNM, to our BJC Medical Group of Illinois Obstetrics/Gynecology team. Haley, a certified nurse midwife, is now seeing patients 16 and older at our Memorial Hospital Belleville and Memorial Hospital Shiloh locations.

Building on her experience as a labor and delivery nurse, Haley was inspired by the births of her own children to transition to a career as a nurse midwife. Those moments brought out a passion to support other families in one of the most intimate events of their lives.

Haley is committed to providing women-centered care and strives to deliver hands-on, compassionate, and individualized care for her patients. She has a special focus on breastfeeding and lactation education and support and is focused on creating a safe and supportive patient environment.

As a certified nurse midwife, Haley provides a full spectrum of women's health care. She specializes in routine well-woman exams, infection screenings, and provides care for pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause, menopause, and menstrual issues.

Originally from the Metro East, Haley enjoys staying active, reading, and spending quality time with her husband and children.

Learn more about Haley and call to schedule your appointment: https://heyor.ca/XFp6Dj

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