MBSH - Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital

04/06/2026

Recovery starts with feeling safe. 💙

April is Alcohol Awareness Month—a time to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and remind people that support is always within reach.

“Medical Stabilization Service is a special hospital program for adults who are having serious withdrawal symptoms after stopping drugs or alcohol,” says Sarah, an intake coordinator at Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital. “It’s a safe place where doctors, nurses, and a Certified Peer Support Specialist can help you through the uncomfortable and sometimes dangerous early stages of withdrawal.”

Patients in the program are closely monitored by medical staff as their symptoms are managed, with medications when needed, helping reduce risks and keep them as comfortable as possible during withdrawal.

As patients begin to feel better physically, they are also supported in thinking about what comes next.

“During this time, patients are able to start thinking more clearly and begin planning their next steps,” Sarah shared. “That might include counseling, outpatient treatment, inpatient rehab, or connecting with community support programs.”

The goal is not just short-term stabilization, but helping patients take that next step forward with the right support in place.

“Recovery is possible, and reaching out for help isn’t a sign of weakness—it’s a powerful act of strength. You’re not alone."

Learn more about recovery support: https://heyor.ca/r2Pj3V

04/02/2026

We hope to see all of our Kids on Track kiddos tonight to run the bases for the kickoff of our summer marathon event! 🏃

Game is officially ON and ready to go for today! Varsity only. Game starts at 430! Kids on Track running bases follows the game!

04/01/2026

The Sullivan Weekend Clinic will have adjusted hours on Easter Sunday, April 5, from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Virtual Care is available 24/7 for patients ages 12 and older. Each patient must be enrolled in MyChart to participate. Visit our website for more details: https://heyor.ca/Za7u4R

We hope you have a safe and happy holiday! 🐣

03/30/2026

𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗰𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗻 𝗮 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲. Today, on National Doctors’ Day, we honor the hands that heal, the hearts that carry our community’s health, and the minds that never stop seeking better medicine. Your impact is felt far beyond our hospital walls—in the hope you restore, the lives you save, and the loved ones who return to their families.

Our promise is kept in the daily commitment of our doctors. It is a calling defined by quiet, personal sacrifice: the missed dinners, the long nights at the bedside, and a responsibility that doesn’t end when the shift does. We recognize the physicians who show up, who become the steady anchor a family needs, and who offer a reassuring presence that says: “We are in this together.”

To our physician partners: Thank you for the expertise you bring, the sacrifices you make, and the humanity you offer every person in your care.

𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘂𝘀 𝘀𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘀. We invite you to take a moment to thank a doctor in the comments and let them know the difference they have made in your life.

03/18/2026

Real stories. Real strength. Real results.

Join us for this month’s Bariatric Support Group as Kalyn Center shares her journey and opens up about life after surgery. From physical changes to emotional growth, Kalyn will walk through what to expect and answer your questions during a live Q&A.

Whether you’re considering surgery, recently had a procedure, or are years into your journey, this is a safe space to connect, learn, and feel supported.

Learn more and register: https://heyor.ca/S4Z8EN

03/13/2026

It’s back! Kids on Track with Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital returns this summer, inviting kids to complete a full marathon at their own pace. Whether they want to run, walk, bike, or skate, participants can work toward completing a marathon throughout the summer while earning prizes along the way. 🎖️

Join us for the kickoff event on Thursday, April 2 after the Vaarsity game at approximately 5:30 pm at Sullivan High School. Kids will have the chance to run the bases and learn more about the challenge before the miles begin. 🏃 👟

Registration is free, and kids who register by June 1 will receive an event T-shirt. Learn more and register: https://heyor.ca/6NpFuy

03/11/2026

As the EMS Chief for Missouri Baptist Sullivan Ambulance, Aaron is a champion for rural health and a dedicated leader for first responders across Franklin and Crawford Counties. It's no surprise that he was recently honored as a St. Louis Blues Hometown Hero.

With nearly 30 years as a first responder, Aaron’s role keeps him busy. You might find him leading a community strategy meeting in the morning and providing advanced life support in the back of an ambulance by the afternoon. Under his leadership, the department has transitioned to all ALS (Advanced Life Support) units staffed with critical care personnel, ensuring that the 5,000 individuals his team serves annually receive the highest level of emergency care.

Aaron has made a significant contribution to the future of EMS in our community by personally orchestrating the launch of Sullivan’s first certified EMT course, creating a homegrown training program where none existed before. For residents looking to start a career in health care, Aaron has opened a door to life-saving work right in their own backyard. This doesn't just fill positions; it ensures that Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital and the surrounding areas have a steady, local team of professionals—trained under Aaron’s own guidance—ready to help their neighbors in their most critical moments.

Beyond the sirens, Aaron serves as a support system for his peers. As a certified Crisis Intervention Counselor, he often travels across county lines to provide debriefing for first responders who have faced tragic situations. As his nominators share, Aaron is a "servant leader" who responds with a "resounding yes" whenever he is called to support staff through work trauma.

Thank you, Aaron, for your 30 years of service, your visionary leadership, and for always answering the call—for our patients and for your fellow first responders.

02/28/2026

In 2025, our community trusted us with their hearts more than 224,850 times.

That’s thousands of our neighbors who turned to BJC HealthCare and WashU Medicine for answers, hope, and a second chance. From our academic campus to our community hospitals, heart and vascular patients had 140,000+ clinic visits, 56,000+ life-saving procedures, nearly 10,000 complex surgeries, and 57 heart transplants last year.

Behind every one of these numbers is a friend, a loved one, and a journey. To us, each visit is more than just an appointment; it is someone’s starting point for a healthier heart. Each procedure is a chance to return our patients to their lives. For 57 patients, 2025 was the year they received the ultimate gift: a new heart.

As Heart Month comes to an end, we reflect on the privilege of serving our community and the dedication of our heart and vascular teams who work around the clock to keep our region’s hearts beating strong. From the first conversation in a clinic to advanced surgical care, we are honored to be the team Sullivan trusts with its heart.

02/25/2026

This February, our hospital is lined in a glow of vibrant red. Why? These lights shine for to raise awareness of heart disease and stroke—the leading cause of death for both men and women. We light up red to support the millions impacted and to remind you that your heart health matters every day.

Find out how healthy your heart is—spend 5 minutes taking our free heart health quiz: www.bjc.org/heart

02/23/2026

Safe sleep is easy to talk about during the day, but it feels much harder in the middle of the night.

Exhaustion is one of the biggest challenges for new parents, and it can lead to unsafe choices like bed-sharing feel like a tempting solution for rest. But having a “Plan B”—like a partner who can stay awake while you feed or a rule to move the baby to the crib the moment you feel drowsy—can keep those 3 a.m. slips from becoming dangerous.

Here are some ways that can help you stick to safe sleep best practices:

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱-O𝗳𝗳: If you’re too tired to stay awake for a feeding, ask a partner to sit with you to ensure the baby is returned to the crib safely.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 "𝗖𝗿𝗶𝗯 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁" 𝗥𝘂𝗹𝗲: If you feel yourself drifting off, place the baby in their crib—even if they are still awake. It is always safer than a couch or chair.

𝗔𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗱 𝗦𝗼𝗳𝘁 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀: Couches and armchairs are the most dangerous places to fall asleep with a baby because they can have their airways blocked by the cushions. If you feel yourself nodding off, the safest move is to put the baby in their crib.

By planning for your own fatigue, you’re taking a smart step toward keeping your baby safe.

02/19/2026

When it comes to safe sleep practices, one fear we hear from parents is that if they put their baby on their back, they could choke if they spit up. It’s a scary thought, but understanding newborn physiology helps us see that babies are actually safer on their backs.

“When a baby is on their back, the windpipe (trachea) sits above the esophagus (the feeding tube),” explains WashU Medicine neonatologist Bryanne Colvin, MD. “If they spit up, gravity helps that fluid stay in the feeding tube or go back into the stomach, rather than pooling near the airway. On their stomach, that anatomy is reversed. When you combine this anatomical 'safety valve' with a baby's natural gag reflex, their body is remarkably well-equipped to keep their airway clear.”

While their anatomy provides protection, you can help your baby stay comfortable and manage spit-up with these safe habits:

The 20-Minute Rule: Hold your baby upright for 20–30 minutes after a feeding.

Burp Often: Take time to burp during and after feedings to reduce gas.

Stay Flat: Never use wedges or tilt the mattress. Propping a baby up can cause them to slide down, potentially compromising their breathing.

“It is completely natural to want to change your baby’s position when they seem uncomfortable,” says Dr. Colvin. “But you should feel confident that your baby's body is designed to stay safe on its back.”

02/18/2026

We’re so excited to welcome all of the babies born at Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital in December 2025 and January 2026. 🎉

To every family who welcomed a new little one with us, congratulations. Thank you for trusting our team during such an unforgettable time. 💙 🩷