Barnes-Jewish Hospital

07/09/2025

From helping our community after the tornado to raising more than $4.1 million for cancer research through the Illumination Gala, it's been a whirlwind of a first couple of months for David Bruns, the new Vice President and Executive Director of The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital at the helm.

David brought with him over 20 years of incredible experience in fundraising, most recently from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he helped lead a record-breaking fundraising campaign. He was selected after a national search, and the Foundation couldn't be more excited to have his vision guiding their mission.

From his first few months, David has already witnessed the profound impact of Barnes-Jewish Hospital.

"My first months in this role have been truly inspiring, as I’ve met with leaders and caregivers about their most urgent priorities and toured world-class spaces like the new Plaza West Tower," said David. "What I’ve experienced so far has only reinforced how indispensable Barnes-Jewish is to the community, and how essential philanthropy will be to its continued success.”

The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital and its donors play a vital role in supporting patient care, research, caregiver education, and community outreach that make a real difference in the health and well-being of the St. Louis region. With David's leadership, we're looking forward to even greater impact.

06/27/2025

In our constant pursuit of moving medicine forward, we're honored to be part of this breakthrough gene therapy treatment for sickle cell patients. This gives new hope to families across the Midwest. ❤️

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

06/13/2025

Did you know your liver can regenerate itself? The liver is a powerhouse organ that can perform over 5,000 vital tasks—everything from fueling your body to filtering toxins. But what happens when it malfunctions?

"Most patients I talk with don’t really know what the liver does—until it doesn’t,” says Jeffrey Crippin, MD, WashU Medicine Physicians gastroenterologist and hepatologist at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. For advanced liver disease, transplantation may be the best treatment option.

Thanks to the liver's remarkable ability to regenerate, living-donor liver transplants are possible, with donors safely giving up to 65% of their liver. However, demand for donor livers far exceeds supply, driving a critical need for innovative solutions in preserving deceased-donor livers.

Learn more about these advancements in liver transplantation from WashU Medicine transplant surgeon William Chapman, MD, FACS, in the latest issue of Curiosus: https://heyor.ca/VOuhHz

06/13/2025

We are proud to be a part of transforming pediatric medicine for families in Springfield, Mo. and beyond.

05/23/2025

When facing cancer, every patient deserves a treatment plan as unique as they are. But how can complex care be both highly customized 𝙖𝙣𝙙 standardized for quality?

This is where tumor boards come in.

The multidisciplinary teams of specialists at Siteman Cancer Center based at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and WashU Medicine include surgeons, oncologists, radiologists, and geneticists who meet regularly to discuss individual patient cases. This collaborative approach ensures:

𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲: Treatment plans are tailored to the unique characteristics of each individual’s cancer, overall health needs and goals.

𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘀𝘂𝘀: Patients benefit from the collective knowledge and experience of multiple top experts, ensuring the highest standard of care.

This dedicated teamwork provides a comprehensive, individualized view for each patient, offering options designed for the best possible outcomes.

Hear directly from two WashU Medicine Physicians about the incredible benefits of tumor boards in the latest issue of Curiosus: https://heyor.ca/e81PGX

05/22/2025

A heartfelt thank you to The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital, our incredible volunteers, and community partners for providing support to expecting families!

This past Saturday, the BJC HealthCare Barnes-Jewish Hospital Women & Infants team, The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital, and over 30 amazing community partners came together for the BJC Community Baby Shower, providing families and birthing people with essential resources including healthy food, education, and holistic support.

Just a day after severe storms hit St. Louis, some attendees arrived after having lost homes and cars, but still found strength and joy. After the event, our BJC teams delivered equipment and supplies to local shelters for families in urgent need.

Thank you to our incredible volunteers and partners including Healthy Blue Missouri, Elevance Health, Home State Health, United Healthcare, Simon Law, Target, Dr. Brown's, and many more!

05/19/2025

In moments of crisis, EMS professionals are the steady hands and calm voices that bring comfort, care, and lifesaving skill when it matters most. Their dedication often begins long before a patient reaches the hospital, and their impact stays long after.

We’re deeply thankful for the compassion and courage these teams show every day, in every call, for every community.

This week, during EMS Week, we honor all EMS professionals for the critical role they play in the health and safety of the communities we serve. Thank you for answering the call. 🚑

05/18/2025

We are heartbroken by the pain, loss, and devastation caused by Friday's storms. Our thoughts are with all who have been affected, and we stand steadfast in our commitment to care for our community now and in the days ahead.

Today, we are especially grateful for the first responders who ran into danger to save lives, neighbors who helped neighbors, and caregivers who cared for others when they need it most.

All BJC facilities remain open, including Barnes-Jewish Hospital and St. Louis Children's Hospital. All scheduled appointments will take place as planned.

If you need assistance, the American Red Cross of Missouri and American Red Cross of Illinois offer emergency services, including emergency shelters, help contacting loved ones, and recovery assistance: https://heyor.ca/qAVtBa

211 is a free and confidential service supported by the United Way that connects you to a community resource specialist who can put you in touch with local organizations that provide critical services. 211 can be accessed by phone or at www.211.org.

05/14/2025

We touch our faces countless times a day, giving germs an easy way in. 🦠 Level up your hygiene game with these eight essential steps for truly clean hands: https://heyor.ca/aDHLyo

05/13/2025

For adults with metastatic melanoma that has progressed despite prior treatment, Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital offers new hope. We are among the first in the nation to provide FDA-approved Tumor-Infiltrating Lymphocyte (TIL) therapy, a personalized immunotherapy. TIL therapy uses a patient's own immune cells to target and fight the cancer and marks a significant step forward, especially for those who have exhausted other treatment options.

WashU Medicine experts were pivotal in the clinical trials that made this breakthrough a reality, underscoring our commitment to leading-edge cancer care.

Learn more about this innovation in cancer treatment: https://heyor.ca/qfnOgw

05/12/2025

We loved reading these stories of mother-daughter nurse duos, like Jessica, a recent Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing graduate, who is now caring for patients in the Neuro/Neurosurgical ICU at Barnes-Jewish Hospital.

She followed in the footsteps of her mom and biggest inspiration, Kathie, a nurse case manager who works only a few departments away. 💙