Missouri Baptist Medical Center

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Missouri Baptist Medical Center is a 489-bed acute care hospital located at Interstate-270 and Highway 40/I-64 We’re part of BJC HealthCare, one of the most respected systems in the country. RULES FOR USING OUR PAGE

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Nutrition plays an important role in stroke recovery and long-term brain health.At the next stroke support group at Miss...
03/09/2026

Nutrition plays an important role in stroke recovery and long-term brain health.

At the next stroke support group at Missouri Baptist Medical Center on Thursday, March 12 from noon-2:00 p.m., registered dietitian Stephanie Margolis will share how the foods we eat can support healing and help reduce the risk of another stroke.

“Nutrition plays a foundational role in both stroke recovery and long-term brain health,” Stephanie explains. “After a stroke, the brain is healing, rebuilding neural pathways, and managing inflammation.”

Stephanie will also discuss practical steps people can take to support heart and brain health through everyday eating habits.

“The most realistic place to start is with one small, consistent change,” Stephanie says. “Progress builds confidence, and when changes feel manageable, they are more likely to stick.”

Our free stroke support group is open to survivors, caregivers, and family members. Learn more and register: https://heyor.ca/mHFaNs

We are proud to celebrate Tamatha as a St. Louis Blues Hometown Hero. As a lung screening nurse navigator at Missouri Ba...
03/04/2026

We are proud to celebrate Tamatha as a St. Louis Blues Hometown Hero. As a lung screening nurse navigator at Missouri Baptist Medical Center, Tamatha is a champion for preventive care and a supportive partner for patients across our region.

Long before she ever donned scrubs, Tamatha cared for her mother after a stage four lung cancer diagnosis. That experience at the bedside—and witnessing the challenges firsthand—became the foundation for her career. Today, Tamatha’s journey has come full circle. She uses what she learned during her mother’s battle to guide others through the early detection and screening process that can change the course of a diagnosis.

Her career has been defined by that same drive and purpose. After building her expertise at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Tamatha was recognized as a natural leader. Now, she also oversees lung screening programs at Parkland Health Center and MBSH - Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital.

Tamatha’s patients and peers describe her as "dedicated" and "compassionate," a reputation backed by three DAISY Award nominations from families she has cared for. Whether she is explaining a screening result or advocating for smoking cessation, she treats every patient with the same heart she gave her own family.

Thank you, Tamatha, for your service and passion for protecting our community through awareness and early detection.

In 2025, our community trusted us with their hearts more than 224,850 times. That’s thousands of our neighbors who turne...
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 St. Louis trusts with its heart.

02/27/2026

Today we’re celebrating ✨Thank a Resident Day✨ at Missouri Baptist Medical Center.

From early mornings to long shifts, our residents show up every day ready to learn and care for patients. They are an important part of our team, and their work truly makes a difference.

To our MoBap residents: Thank you for all you do. We are so grateful for you! 💙 Please join us in thanking a resident in the comments below. 👇

Please help us congratulate Haley, RN, one of our incredible nurses in the Neurology Department at Missouri Baptist Medi...
02/26/2026

Please help us congratulate Haley, RN, one of our incredible nurses in the Neurology Department at Missouri Baptist Medical Center, for being named a recent DAISY Foundation Award winner! 🌼

Haley was nominated by a patient who shared how overwhelming and frightening their hospital stay became after being admitted following a transient ischemic attack (TIA). During an incredibly stressful time, Haley provided steady reassurance, compassion, and strong patient advocacy.

The patient shared that when they felt especially distressed and confused by multiple test results, Haley took the initiative to help facilitate a return visit from the physician so their questions could be fully answered and their concerns addressed.

“Her attentiveness and commitment to patient-centered care were invaluable,” the patient wrote.

Thank you, Haley, for the extraordinary care you provide to our patients everyday! 💛

Does a bra underwire interfere with an AED? Are 'fast carbs' damaging your heart even if you aren't diabetic?You asked, ...
02/25/2026

Does a bra underwire interfere with an AED? Are 'fast carbs' damaging your heart even if you aren't diabetic?

You asked, and we’ve answered!

This , we invited our community to share their most pressing heart health questions. To help us get the facts, we’ve brought in BJC Medical Group board-certified interventional cardiologist Emily Cendrowski, MD. As a structural heart specialist, Dr. Cendrowski is an expert in everything from preventive care to complex valve procedures. Swipe through to see her break down the truth about "fast carbs," the hidden signs of heart blockages, what a heart failure diagnosis really means, and that common AED myth. ➡️

What else have you always wondered about your heart health? Drop your questions in the comments below, and we may answer them in our next Q&A! 👇

We are thrilled to welcome Shelly Hulsey, CNM, a certified nurse midwife, to BJC Medical Group OB-GYN Associates at Suns...
02/25/2026

We are thrilled to welcome Shelly Hulsey, CNM, a certified nurse midwife, to BJC Medical Group OB-GYN Associates at Sunset Hills and at Rock Hill.

Shelly was drawn to health care by a desire to support others during life’s most vulnerable moments. After witnessing her first birth, she realized her calling was in midwifery and women’s health. She felt a deep connection to the strength of women and the importance of compassionate, respectful care during pregnancy and childbirth. “Midwifery balances science, compassion, and trust,” Shelly says. “Standing beside women during their most powerful moments is my purpose.”

In her practice, Shelly sees her role as a partnership with her patients. She is passionate about making every woman feel heard and safe—whether she is coming in for a routine exam or preparing for labor. By focusing on education and shared decision-making, her patients have the information and support they need to feel confident in their health journeys.

For Shelly, the most rewarding part of her work is the lasting relationships she builds from the first prenatal visit through postpartum care. “My proudest moments are witnessing patients recognize their own strength during birth and seeing families meet their babies for the first time,” she shares. “Being part of those life-changing moments is incredibly meaningful to me.”

Shelly provides comprehensive care for patients 13 and older. Her services include well-woman exams, family planning, and contraception counseling, as well as the management of conditions like gestational diabetes and PCOS. She creates a safe and supportive environment where evidence-based medicine meets compassionate communication.

A St. Louis native, Shelly is proud to support families in her community. Outside of the clinic, Shelly enjoys quiet time at home to recharge with her family and dogs, as well as reading and enjoying the outdoors.

Learn more about Shelly and call to schedule your appointment: https://heyor.ca/zR5QS6

We are proud to celebrate Julie as a St. Louis Blues Hometown Hero. As a patient safety and quality improvement speciali...
02/24/2026

We are proud to celebrate Julie as a St. Louis Blues Hometown Hero. As a patient safety and quality improvement specialist for BJC Home Care, Julie is a champion for the safety of both our patients and our staff who care for them in their homes.

Julie brings deep experience to her role, having served as an occupational therapist at Missouri Baptist Medical Center for 12 years. Today, she uses that expertise to protect our community across home health, hospice, home infusion, and medical equipment services. She doesn’t just implement policies; she has transformed the culture of safety, ensuring that team members feel empowered to speak up and patients feel safe in their most vulnerable moments.

As her nominator shares, Julie’s impact is "not measured in policies or processes alone—it is measured in lives protected, risks prevented, and the trust we have built with our patients and families." From developing rapid response protocols to leading crisis intervention training, Julie’s work is the invisible thread that ensures our community receives not only the highest quality of care, but also the safest.

Julie’s dedication to service extends beyond her role. When she isn't safeguarding our staff and patients, she serves as a board member for DGCKids, a local non-profit supporting children with visual impairments.

Thank you, Julie, for your transformational leadership, your passion for protection, and for being a true hero for our patients and our city. 💙

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

When it comes to safe sleep practices, one fear we hear from parents is that if they put their baby on their back, they ...
02/18/2026

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.”

Tiny hearts with a whole lot of love to give. ❤️ Happy Valentine's Day from our littlest patients in the MoBap NICU! ❤️...
02/14/2026

Tiny hearts with a whole lot of love to give. ❤️

Happy Valentine's Day from our littlest patients in the MoBap NICU! ❤️

Please always remember safe sleep practices. Babies should sleep on their backs, alone in a crib, with no loose blankets or toys. Thank you to our wonderful NICU team for closely watching our babies during this photo session!

02/13/2026

"Tugging at your heartstrings" sounds romantic—but if someone literally tugged them, it’s a medical emergency. 🩺💔🚑

They say love is a matter of the heart, but our team sees things a little more... literally. For , MoBap nurse practitioner Brittany Stone, DNP, AGACNP-BC, is giving our favorite romantic clichés a medical reality check—from the anatomy of "heartstrings" to the science of a "broken heart."

If your heart is going to skip a beat this weekend, we hope it’s because of the person across the table—and not a Premature Ventricular Contraction.

Happy Valentine’s Day! ❤️

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