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Young Athlete Center Bridge Program

This is a workout class designed to target muscle groups commonly associated with injury and train neuromuscular responses to coordinate movement and strengthen in proper alignment. This class is led by expert physical therapists and athletic trainers from the Young Athlete Center.

 

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Stroke Support Group

Whether you are a stroke survivor or taking care of a loved one, we invite you to join our support group community. Stroke Coordinators from Missouri Baptist Medical Center will encourage the sharing of personal experiences and connect with others as part of the recovery. 

 

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Patient and Visitor Information

Being with your loved ones while they are in the hospital is important to their healing and overall wellbeing, and we are happy to welcome you to Missouri Baptist Medical Center.

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Patient Story

Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery Helps Tom Return to the Basketball Court

Tom Caspari thought he was too healthy to have a heart attack.

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Patient Story

Dr. Stewart Gets a “Second Chance at Life” After Heart Attack

Todd Stewart, MD, is no stranger to critically ill patients and life-saving procedures. As a spinal neurosurgeon and chief of neurosurgery at Missouri Baptist Medical Center, it’s all in a day’s work. But it came as a shock when he suffered a life-threatening heart attack last year.

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Five Steps to Prevent Diabetes
James W
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Five Steps to Prevent Diabetes

Did you know more than 562,000 people in the St. Louis area are living with prediabetes? Take steps to understand your risk and improve your health today!

Step 1: Know Your Numbers

Attend a free health screening to get your glucose numbers tested. Find a list of upcoming screenings. 

Step 2: Quiz Yourself

There are several factors that increase your risk for developing Type 2 Diabetes. Take an online quiz to learn about your risk. 

Step 3: Make A Plan

Meet with a Missouri Baptist dietitian to learn more about how to build healthy meals tailored to your tastes. We will even meet you at the grocery store to help get you started! Call 314-996-5170 to schedule your meeting.

Step 4: Take Action

Living with diabetes can present many challenges, such as knowing how and when to eat, living your life so you can avoid complications, and getting the support you want from family and friends. Get help with an educational workshop such as the Better Choices, Better Health-Diabetes self-management workshop from our health partner St. Louis Oasis. 

Step 5: Check Back

Be sure to include regular check-ups with your primary care physician and any recommended specialists. Need help finding a primary care physician? Call our at 314-996-LIFE (5433) or Find A Doctor online.

Join Missouri Baptist Medical Center on the first steps to a healthier you.

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