The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital

04/10/2026

is a time to recognize the strength of survivors and the power of community. ❤️

When Joe Koenig was diagnosed with tongue cancer in 2017, he faced two complex surgeries. During his recovery from the second surgery, he was temporarily unable to speak as he healed and learned his cancer had spread to his lymph nodes. Still recovering, he then began the next phase of his treatment: intensive radiation and its grueling side effects. Today, Joe is giving back. As a mentor and advocate, he lives out what he calls a “survivor’s obligation” to support others facing head and neck cancer.

Honor Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month by making a gift to support the Head and Neck Tumor Center at Siteman Cancer Center where innovation and patient-centered support are changing lives. ➡️ https://ow.ly/h28n50YCWGV

04/08/2026

New research from WashU Medicine, supported in part by the Foundation, reveals a surprising cause of chronic organ rejection: drainage vessels in donor organs that aren’t working properly.

Led by Dr. Daniel Kreisel and Dr. Hailey Shepherd, the study found that when these vessels don’t drain sugar molecules called hyaluronan, scar tissue builds up and damages the organ even if it is otherwise a perfect match. In experiments with mice, treatments that cleared the sugar or helped the vessels heal prevented this damage, showing a possible path for future therapies.

This Transplant Awareness Month, you can help fund more research that gives transplant patients a healthier future. 💚https://ow.ly/cQlN50YCskB

04/07/2026

Exceptional caregivers change lives every day through their compassion, dedication and expertise. This month, we're proud to honor them! 💙

Help us recognize a caregiver who made a difference in your health journey. Share a message and make a gift in their honor by April 30 and your honoree will receive your message and an "Exceptional Caregiver" pin.

Honor a caregiver today! ➡️https://ow.ly/CALt50YCmmG

04/03/2026

April is and a time to celebrate the life-changing impact of organ donation. 💚 Kim Saalborn, a longtime donor to the Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital’s transplant programs, knows this firsthand. This March, she celebrated 30 years since receiving a kidney from her sister, Glena.

Her son Scott, who inherited polycystic kidney disease from Kim, recently received a life-saving kidney from his lifelong best friend, Nate. Scott’s transplant was performed robotically by Dr. Adeel Khan at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, showcasing how innovation is improving recovery and outcomes for patients.

Stories like the Saalborns’ reflect what is possible through continued advancements in transplant care. Support the future of transplantation and help expand what is possible for patients ➡️ https://ow.ly/BEZx50YBYXt

03/31/2026

Last Friday, our Foundation team spent the afternoon volunteering at Joy Petalers, helping assemble beautiful bouquets to bring care and comfort to members of the St. Louis community. 🌸

Founded by two-time cancer survivor Colleen O’Neill Rohm, Joy Petalers seeks to spread hope and joy to those who need it most. We’re so grateful for the opportunity to support their work and learn more about their inspiring mission. 💛

Learn more about Colleen's inspiration ➡️ https://ow.ly/N76j50YBt08

03/30/2026

Happy ! 💙 We’re celebrating the exceptional caregivers who make a difference every day. Share a message of gratitude for your favorite doctor and make a gift in their honor.

Respond by April 30 and your honoree will receive your message and an "Exceptional Caregiver" pin! 🔗 https://ow.ly/lSwO50YxOxb

03/25/2026

You've heard the name... but what exactly is Illumination? 💫

Swipe to learn more about how this unforgettable evening supports cancer patients, fuels research, and makes a real impact on the future of cancer care and treatment at Siteman Cancer Center.

03/19/2026

Two-time cancer survivor Colleen O’Neill Rohm turned her experience at Siteman Cancer Center into a mission of spreading hope and joy. Support from the Cancer Frontier Fund helps make stories like hers possible. As founder of Joy Petalers, she and her team transform donated flowers into meaningful moments of care and comfort for people across the St. Louis community. 🌸

Watch her story and make a gift to the Cancer Frontier Fund to help create more moments of hope. https://ow.ly/mOcg50Ywqog

03/17/2026

The Foundation was proud to support the Dunagan Patient Safety & Quality Symposium last week alongside Barnes-Jewish Hospital, WashU Medicine and St. Louis Children's Hospital. From advancing patient safety to exploring the role of AI and improving diagnostic accuracy, the conversations happening here are shaping the future of care in our community.

As health care continues to grow in complexity, this year's Symposium reinforced the importance of evaluating patient care and experience to ensure we are delivering world-class care to every patient.

03/14/2026

is about celebrating the people and institutions that make St. Louis the prideful city it is! 💙Barnes-Jewish Hospital is proud to serve as a world class hospital while also being here for our neighbors every day.

Today, we invite you to support the hospital that cares for our city with a gift in honor of 314 Day. 🔗 https://ow.ly/y4ge50Yrj1l

03/13/2026

We were proud to celebrate the installation of Dr. Bernadette Henrichs as the Jack Taylor Dean and Professor at Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing last Friday. A nationally recognized leader in nursing education and anesthesiology, Dr. Henrichs has dedicated her career to advancing academic excellence, research, and mentorship for the next generation of nurse leaders.

Her installation honors both her remarkable career and the philanthropic support that helps strengthen nursing education at Goldfarb.

Read more about the installation ceremony and Dr. Henrichs’ leadership journey ➡️ https://ow.ly/fmeB50YtBL0

03/11/2026

For generations, St. Louis has turned to Barnes-Jewish Hospital for care, hope, and some of medicine’s most important breakthroughs.

Through world-class patient care, innovative treatments, and thousands of exceptional caregivers, the hospital continues to be a pillar of this city. The Foundation is proud to support the institution that helps care for St. Louis every day.

I am the #1 hospital in St. Louis and Missouri, and a national leader in medicine. 🏥

I am the primary teaching hospital for WashU Medicine, training extraordinary nurses and the next generation of physicians to deliver excellence in care. 🎓

I am a pioneer of breakthrough treatments—home to one of the world’s largest lung transplant programs and the site of the world’s first double-lung transplant. 🫁

I am a destination for healing across almost all specialties, and a beacon of hope for patients facing the most complex diagnoses. 🧬

I am a partner in our city’s health, investing millions of dollars in our community to help our neighbors thrive. 🤝

I am 10,000+ physicians, nurses, technicians, and staff members providing world-class care to every patient, every day. ❤️

I am Barnes-Jewish Hospital. ✨

I am St. Louis.