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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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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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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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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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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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