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

This Thanksgiving Eat More! (Non-starchy veggies, that is!)

Fall holidays are known for their festive meals and celebrations. So how do you enjoy the foods of the season and still keep your blood sugar in check?

Read more

Palliative Care: Helping Patients Live Their Best Lives

Lynn’s husband Steve was diabetic and diagnosed with end stage renal disease 11 years ago. Without warning, Steve’s condition turned critical three years ago. Desperate for guidance and strength, Lynn was connected to April and the Palliative Care team at Missouri Baptist Medical Center.

Read more

Losing More Than Sleep

Everybody suffers occasionally from not getting enough sleep. But a lack of sleep can do more than just make you feel tired the next day. Chronic sleep problems can be a contributing factor to more serious health problems.

Read more

Are You Ready for Flu Season?

While seasonal influenza (flu) viruses are detected year-round in the United States, flu viruses are most common during the fall and winter. The exact timing and duration of flu seasons can vary, but influenza activity often begins to increase in October. Most of the time flu activity peaks between December and February, although activity can last as late as May.

With flu season approaching, make sure you understand what the flu is and how to avoid it.

Read more

Living a Healthy Life: One Woman’s Journey Back to Health

Like many people, Ginger had let her health slip in priority over the years. But high blood pressure and an irregular heartbeat gave her the motivation to start the journey back to good health. 

Read more
First7891012141516Last

Related Content

Find a Doctor or Make an Appointment

Our new search tool will help you choose a doctor or health care provider that is best for you or your family.

Search Now

Dining at Missouri Baptist

Our nutrition staff believes that good food plays a key role in the healing process. That's why we strive to provide our patients with the very best in well-balanced, nutritious meals during their stay.

Mayfield's Cafeteria (for visitors and guests)

Mayfield’s Cafeteria is on the ground floor and provides a wide selection of delicious entrees, salads, soups, sandwiches and pizza.
 

Breakfast:  6 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Lunch:  10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Dinner:  4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Evening:  7 p.m. to Midnight

Takeout service also is available

Guest trays may be ordered for visitors who want to share mealtimes with patients in their rooms. Requests for guest trays may be ordered through the Dining on Call program. Please dial ext. 66368 from the phone in the patient's room to place your order. You are required to purchase guest trays with a debit or credit card. Once your order is placed, it will be freshly prepared and delivered within 45 minutes. A guest menu is available upon request. Meal service hours are 7 a.m. until 7 p.m.

Catering to You (for our patients)

To make our patients' dining experience as enjoyable, we offer a service called Catering to You. Patients have a personal catering associate to cater to your nutrition needs throughout the day. Shortly after being admitted to the hospital, a catering associate will introduce you to the program and our menu selections. The catering associate will visit you about an hour before each meal to find out what you would like to order, within the dietary guidelines ordered by your doctor. We also offer kosher meals provided by the Vaad Hoeir of St. Louis and Islamically permissible foods. These are available upon request.

Dining on Call (for new mothers and pediatrics patients)

Labor and delivery, and pediatrics patients enjoy a personalized meal program called Dining on Call. It is room service, allowing the patients to order their meals when they want to eat. Meals are prepared fresh and delivered to their rooms within 45 minutes of placing the order.

Coffee Cart

Located at the Main Entrance of the Medical Center and in the North Building/Building D lobby, our  Coffee Carts serve snacks, cakes and soft drinks in addition to Starbucks® coffee and espresso drinks.

Vending Machines

There are vending machines located on all hospital floors.