Missouri Baptist Medical Center

10/17/2025

At the Missouri Baptist Medical Center Internal Medicine Residency Clinic, residents and faculty work together to provide compassionate, hands-on care while shaping the next generation of physicians.

Patients can find help for things like chronic conditions, colds and sore throats, rashes, ear infections, and more. Wellness visits and same-day appointments for minor illnesses are also available.

Learn more about the residency clinic and how to make an appointment: https://heyor.ca/PUT0q9

10/16/2025

Have you ever heard someone talk about the “Golden Hour” after birth and wondered what it is?

The Golden Hour refers to the first 60 minutes after delivery—a special time focused on helping mom and baby bond and transition together. During this hour, three key practices take place:
✨ Immediate skin-to-skin contact
✨ Delayed clamping of the umbilical cord
✨ Early initiation of breastfeeding

Dr. Stephanie Berdy, WashU pediatrician at Missouri Baptist Medical Center, says that skin-to-skin contact has powerful benefits for both mom and baby. For babies, it helps regulate body temperature and blood sugar levels. For moms, it supports uterine healing and reduces postpartum blood loss. “It can also improve attachment, increase parental confidence, and decrease stress levels for both,” she shared.

Dr. Berdy encourages all birthing families to ask their pregnancy care provider if the Golden Hour is right for their delivery. “Our care team’s priority is the best start for both baby and mom.”

Support partners can also be part of this special time, providing skin-to-skin contact if desired. Learn more about our Childbirth Center: https://www.mobapbaby.org/

10/14/2025

“I wouldn't be here today without them.”

That’s what “Coach” Gary Koch, 79, says about the two BJC HealthCare hospitals that saved his life.

What started as an unusual feeling one summer morning turned into a major heart attack. Gary needed immediate, complex surgery after tests at Parkland Health Center found three arteries that were severely blocked—one completely at 100%.

The next day, Gary and his wife traveled to MoBap for a successful triple bypass procedure performed by cardiothoracic surgeon Michael Mauney, MD.

“Dr. Mauney was a fantastic physician—he answered all my questions, prepared me for surgery, and did an excellent job,” says Gary. “I spent a week in the hospital, and the nurses and aides were incredible. They were kind, attentive, and truly cared about how I was feeling. I was in good hands.”

After cardiac rehabilitation and a remarkable recovery, Gary has been cleared to resume his active life. He's golfing, traveling, and with six children, 15 grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren, he’s looking forward to creating lasting memories.

Read Gary’s full story and learn how Dr. Mauney and the expert surgical team at Missouri Baptist gave "Coach" his life back: https://heyor.ca/MnMuw7

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

10/10/2025

Meet Boo! 🐾

Boo is a 2.5-year-old Dutch Shepherd and the newest member of the MoBap team. She’s joining us to keep our hospital safe and welcoming. Her handler, Corporal Sam Goodman, has been with MoBap in public safety for 3 years and is very excited to transition to this new K9 handler role!

Boo is full of energy, loves to play, and thinks working is just another fun game. Her favorite thing in the world is her ball, and she’ll happily show off her skills when it comes to finding what she’s been trained to detect.

Even though Boo is friendly, she’s here to do an important job. You may spot them walking through the hospital greeting staff and visitors. If you see her around, be sure to ask her handler before giving her any pets!

We’re so excited to welcome Boo and Corporal Goodman to MoBap. 🐶💙

10/09/2025

Meet Dr. Linda Schulte, a cardiothoracic surgeon at Missouri Baptist Medical Center and a featured speaker at this year’s Healthy YOU, Women's Wellness Experience.

Dr. Schulte is passionate about helping patients through one of the most vulnerable times in their lives. “Having to have or even consider open heart surgery is a life-changing proposition and incredibly scary," she shared. "Being able to offer that to patients safely but also help them through the emotional journey is the most rewarding aspect to me."

Dr. Schulte also loves the teamwork that goes into heart surgery, which includes working alongside skilled nurses, perfusionists, techs, and anesthesiologists to achieve the best outcomes for patients.

At the Women’s Event, she hopes to encourage women to pay attention to their heart when symptoms arise and to be their own best advocate with their doctors and specialists.

Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her four-year-old daughter and six-month-old son, running with her husband, reading, and brunching with friends.

Join Dr. Schulte and a host of other experienced speakers at MoBap's Healthy YOU Women's Event on Saturday, November 15! Register for the event: https://heyor.ca/AQmRy7

10/08/2025

This summer marked the beginning of something big for our newest residents: Our first MoBap Internal Medicine Residency class began their journey of learning, growing, and caring for patients.

It's only the beginning for them, but the sky is the limit! 💙

10/07/2025

Catching breast cancer early can make all the difference.

“Early detection is so important because it can decrease the chances of cancer spreading, which increases your rate of survival,” shared Angela Robinson, an advanced radiology technologist at BJC Outpatient Center at Chesterfield.

Even if you feel healthy, mammograms can find cancer before you ever notice symptoms. “We see women who catch it early sometimes only needing a lumpectomy or targeted treatment," Angela shared. "Instead of more invasive therapies when caught later.”

Don’t wait to put your health first. Schedule your mammogram: https://heyor.ca/S7VO1y

10/06/2025

If you give a mouse a cookie, he'll want a glass of milk. If you give our NICU team a baby, they'll give them hope, healing, and strength. 🍪

The MoBap NICU team will be at St. Louis Children's Hospital's Trunk or Treat on Sunday, October 19 from 2-4:30 p.m. Make sure to stop by and see their "If You Give A Mouse A Cookie" themed trunk!

📍 Children's Specialty Care Center-West County
13001 N. Outer Road
Town and Country, MO 63017

10/04/2025

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: https://heyor.ca/UGDLjH

10/03/2025

Darla Afflick’s journey at MoBap began just one month after graduating from the Missouri Baptist Medical Center School of Nursing when she joined the telemetry team. She later served in the intensive care unit (ICU) for four years, then dedicated 25 years to the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) before spending the last 11 years of her career making a difference at the Breast HealthCare Center (BHCC).

After 43 years at MoBap, she retired this week.

Throughout her career, Darla witnessed tremendous advances in health care, including laparoscopic surgeries, the shift from paper charting to digital records, and groundbreaking imaging technology. She also recalls the first MRI scanner at MoBap, housed near Doctors Buildings A and B.

“It’s amazing to think about how far we’ve come in treatments, procedures, imaging, and communications,” she says. “These changes have been remarkable to witness.”

Darla is proud of the legacy she leaves behind, particularly her role in MoBap’s first nursing-led service excellence teams in the early 1990s. “I’ve always tried to be the best advocate for my patients,” she says, a value that has guided her career from start to finish.

As she looks ahead, Darla is eagerly anticipating her retirement, and she plans to spend her time traveling, gardening, and taking enrichment classes—continuing her passion for lifelong learning. What she will miss most, however, is the camaraderie of her colleagues.

“They have made a lasting impact on me for the better,” she says.

We are deeply grateful for Darla’s 43 years of extraordinary service, and her influence will be a testament to her dedication for years to come. Please join us in celebrating Darla’s incredible career and wishing her the very best in this next chapter of life.

10/02/2025

Looking for a way to use up the last of your summer veggies? Try this chicken and tomato baked casserole with artichokes. Packed with protein and fresh vegetables, it's the perfect quick and easy weeknight meal.

Follow along step-by-step as we show you how to make it:
https://heyor.ca/EyGkud

Want more healthy ideas like this? Learn more about our nutrition services at MoBap: https://heyor.ca/dCSU6x

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