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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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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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Know the Warning Signs of a Heart Attack

Knowing the warning signs of a heart attack can make a big difference. The faster someone having a heart attack can get care, the better the outcomes.

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Heart Health Tips

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States.  There are several risk factors that contribute to heart disease.  Some risk factors, including gender, age and family history are uncontrollable, while other risk factors can be modified with lifestyle changes.  Learn how you can make changes to improve your heart health.

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Your Breast Nurse Navigator

Navigating a new diagnosis of breast cancer can be frightening and overwhelming.

Because we understand that anxiety, the Breast HealthCare Center at Missouri Baptist provides our patients with a Nurse Navigator who will be available to explain your breast cancer pathology to you in detail, outline your next steps, and facilitate those next steps for you. As your advocate, our nurse navigator is trained to coordinate with our team of specialists to ensure your well-being and seamless care and will:

  • Contact you after your breast biopsy at the Breast Healthcare Center to discuss your pathology results.
  • Coordinate your comprehensive care with our team.
  • Answer your questions to help you make timely and educated decisions.
  • Provide emotional support to you and your family.
  • Connect you with resources including community organizations, psychosocial counseling, and referrals to Missouri Baptist Social Work and Dieticians. 
  • Serve as a one-point contact for you in moments of needing guidance or assistance involving your breast cancer care.

Meet Lisa:

Lisa Allison MSN, RN is a masters prepared registered nurse with 17 years of oncology nursing experience, 13 years working as a breast nurse navigator. As an experienced nurse navigator, Lisa will serve as the liaison between you and your doctors to ensure support and guidance every step of the way.

Contact Lisa at 314-996-4582.

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