We continue to monitor COVID-19, flu and other respiratory viruses in our communities. Read the most current information about prevention, testing and where to go if you're sick.

COVID-19 Information

Flu Vaccinations

BJC HealthCare provides a limited number of free flu vaccines to the community. Visit BJC.org/FluShots for locations and dates.

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Welcoming Twins During COVID-19

In December 2019, Molly Hurley and her husband, Ryan, found out they were expecting twin boys. As first-time parents, they looked forward to baby showers, attending Missouri Baptist Medical Center’s classes on childbirth and preparing for multiples, and celebrating their new arrivals with family and friends. But COVID-19 changed their plans.

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99-year-old patient fights off virus with the force of positivity

Along with a dedicated team of caregivers at Missouri Baptist Medical Center and a countrywide prayer chain, one patient kept a relentless positivity in the face of a frightening disease. Moreover, he had his family’s staunch support.

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Orange Cranberry Olive Oil Muffins

Olive oil contributes heart healthy monounsaturated fatty acid and the white whole wheat flour and cornmeal are whole grain flours, contributing extra fiber to the recipe.

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Recovery is a Journey

Scott Winder had been having trouble breathing and wasn’t sleeping well. Like many people do, he dismissed the symptoms until one day at work, his suddenly racing heart, sweating and worsening breathing problems sent him to the  Emergency Department at Parkland Health Center in Farmington.

Scott walked through the doors of the emergency room and collapsed.

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Get the care you need, when you need it

Knowing where to get medical care is important, especially for sudden injuries or illnesses. For health concerns, Peter Fletcher, MD, Washington University emergency medicine physician and interim medical director of emergency medicine at MoBap, advises contacting your primary care provider first unless it’s an emergency.

Know Before You Go: Find treatment for common injuries and illnesses.

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