A bi-weekly review of Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis Children's Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine media appearances.
IN THE NEWS September 8, 2022
As leaders in medicine, we are frequently featured in the media both locally and nationally. Here are highlights from the past two weeks:

India and China clear needle-free COVID-19 vaccines
Associated Press
September 6, 2022
Dr. Michael Diamond
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How can I tell if I’m depressed or burned out?
New York Times
August 23, 2022
Dr. Jessica Gold

This is the optimal time to take melatonin before bed, according to a neurologist who specializes in sleep medicine
CNBC
August 19, 2022
Dr. Yo-El Ju

Your first brush with coronavirus could affect how a fall booster works
Washington Post
August 23, 2022
Dr. Ali Ellebedy

St. Louis startup turning patient data into research works with Washington U, BJC
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
August 30, 2022
Dr. Philip Payne
Other outlets: St. Louis Business Journal, Becker's Hospital Review
Related news release

People who do strength training live longer — and better
New York Times
August 24, 2022
Monica Ciolino

‘Paving the way for that next generation’
St. Louis American
August 30, 2022
Dr. Dineo Khabele

How to get back in sync with your teen
New York Times
August 24, 2022
Dr. Jessica Gold

Cognitive neuroscience at the crossroads
Nature
August 24, 2022
Dr. Scott Marek
Related news release

Tackling the mental-health crisis in young people
Nature
August 24, 2022
Dr. Joan Luby

A family looks for answers into why so many of them develop Alzheimer's disease
NPR Morning Edition
August 25, 2022
Washington University (DIAN-TU study)

Pfizer seeks OK of updated COVID vaccine booster for fall
Associated Press
August 22, 2022
Dr. Rachel Presti

Low testosterone levels tied to more severe COVID in men
U.S. News & World Report
September 5, 2022
Dr. Abhinav Diwan
Other outlets: KMOV-TV News4
Related news release

Demi Lovato's "29" is prompting TikTok users to open up about age-inappropriate relationships
Teen Vogue
August 19, 2022
Dr. Jessica Gold

Nurse reunites with 'ABCD' quadruplet she helped deliver 22 years ago
ABC Good Morning America
August 26, 2022
BJH

Death of beloved radio host prompts discussion on prostate cancer
KTVI-TV FOX2News
August 11, 2022
Dr. Zachary Smith

Meet the 2022 Champions for Diversity & Inclusion Awards honorees
St. Louis Business Journal
August 1, 2022
Gina Calder

Nashville family travels to St. Louis to meet recipient of loved one's donated heart
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
August 14, 2022
Dr. Joel Schilling
Other outlets: KMOV-TV News4, KTVI-TV FOX2News, KSDK-TV NewsChannel5

Doctors urge parents to discuss vaping dangers with kids
KTVI-TV FOX2News
August 19, 2022
Dr. Steve Brennan

Kidney Health for Life campaign
KMOV-TV News4
August 5, 2022
Dr. Anuja Java

Opinion: Could long Covid be a factor in the labor shortage?
Deseret News
August 31, 2022
Dr. Ziyad Al-Aly

Catching skin cancer early could save your life — learn the signs and treatments for all 3 types
Insider
August 26, 2022
Dr. Slade Stratton

BJC working hard to fight Sudden Unexpected Infant Death
KTVI-TV FOX2News
August 11, 2022
Dr. Bryanne Colvin

Back to school anxiety
KMOV-TV News4
August 18, 2022
Dr. Catherine Pike

As school restarts, Platte County hopes a new COVID booster will prevent another year of outbreaks
KCUR (Kansas City NPR affiliate)
August 30, 2022
WUSM (Dr. Rachel Presti)

5 On Your Side raises nearly a half-million dollars for local families affected by neuromuscular diseases
KSDK-TV NewsChannel5
September 6, 2022
Dr. Alan Pestronk

10 things you didn’t know babies learn in the womb
Baby Chick
August 8, 2022
Dr. Barbara Warner

Construction crews pouring concrete for new Inpatient Tower
KTVI-TV FOX2News
August 23, 2022
BJH

St. Louis pandemic task force ends weekly data updates
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
August 23, 2022
BJC HealthCare
Other outlets: KSDK-TV NewsChannel5

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