News

November 18, 2022

Hospitalists play key role in orchestrating bedside care

Specialists ensure better outcomes both in and beyond the hospital.

Outlook Magazine

September 16, 2022

Parker-Oliver named to chair in palliative medicine and supportive care

Kodner chair created with gift from Anne and John McDonnell.

News Release

January 13, 2022

Podcast: Hospitalized patients with COVID reach record levels

This episode of 'Show Me the Science' looks at how our health-care system is attempting to keep up with the exploding number of sick patients during the virus’s latest wave.

Podcast, Show Me the Science

December 20, 2021

Podcast: Facing another pandemic holiday season

This episode of 'Show Me the Science' features doctors who face exhaustion as they work in emergency rooms and ICUs again crowded with COVID-19 patients.

Podcast, Show Me the Science

February 25, 2021

Calfee named division director in orthopedic surgery

Hand specialist chosen to lead Division of Hand and Microsurgery Service.

News Release

February 19, 2021

A crisis unfolds: COVID-19 surge gives way to unprecedented collaboration, innovation

A coordinated pandemic response from School of Medicine, Barnes-Jewish Hospital and BJC HealthCare.

Outlook Magazine

January 29, 2021

‘It’s why we got into medicine’

Fierce sense of mission drives front-line workers as they treat COVID-19.

Outlook Magazine

December 17, 2020

Historic, hopeful moment arrives as COVID-19 vaccinations begin on Medical Campus

Employees with close patient contact begin receiving Pfizer vaccine; older ages prioritized.

Medical Campus & Community

August 4, 2020

Boosting immune system a potential treatment strategy for COVID-19

Researchers find weakened, rather than hyperactive, immunity in response to virus.

News Release

June 25, 2020

Podcast: Racism as a public health issue

This episode of ‘Show Me the Science' focuses on racial disparities in COVID-19, as well as protests aimed at systemic racism.

Podcast, Show Me the Science

June 16, 2020

Oral antibiotics work, shorten hospital stays for IV drug users with infections

Providing such patients oral meds reduces hospital readmissions.

News Release

May 26, 2020

Experts urge caution in interpreting COVID-19 antibody tests

False positive results are cause for concern.

News Release

July 25, 2019

For pregnant moms with addiction, Wash U clinic offers drug treatment and prenatal care

Source: St. Louis Public Radio

June 11, 2019

St. Louis transplant surgeons fear new organ allocation rules could harm patients

Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch

April 25, 2019

Zipfel named head of neurosurgery

Also will become neurosurgeon-in-chief at Barnes-Jewish Hospital.

News Release

April 18, 2019

Flaw in many home pregnancy tests can return false negative results

Test results later in pregnancy may be misleading.

News Release

February 5, 2019

Less anesthesia during surgery doesn’t prevent post-op delirium

But close brain monitoring linked to lower 30-day mortality.

News Release

January 23, 2019

White named director of Division of Palliative Medicine

Division focuses on relieving suffering, enhancing life for patients, families.

News Release

January 4, 2019

Poplack named Evens Endowed Chair in Women’s Health

Honored for improving breast imaging.

News Release

October 28, 2018

Following tragedy, St. Louis hospitals renew commitment to postpartum mental health

Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch

September 26, 2018

Roundtable on opioids brings HHS leaders to Medical Campus

Officials tour research lab focused on fighting opioid addiction.

Medical Campus & Community

September 5, 2018

Medical Campus to host Diversity Week

Theme for the week is 'Be Aware of Your Unaware'.

Medical Campus & Community