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After Premature Twins Benefit from Donated Breast Milk, Grateful Mom Gives Back

Expecting moms understandably have a lot on their minds.

For Katie Youngmeyer, a lot was an understatement.

Last summer, Katie, a feeding therapist at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, and her husband, Klint, were preparing to welcome twin boys while also helping their two daughters adjust to the idea of becoming big sisters. Then everything sped up. Katie experienced preterm labor, meaning her sons were coming earlier than expected and would require a lengthy stay in the Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

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Dedicated MoBap Volunteer Treated to 80th Birthday Surprise

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Avid Golfer Back on Course After Spine Surgery at MoBap

Bill Bunch’s favorite activities include golfing, tending to his yard, and playing catch with his grandson.

Each one became more difficult and less enjoyable for the retiree during a six-year span in which a worsening back condition affected his hips, legs, and feet.

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Strokes During Commute Turned MoBap Provider Into Grateful Patient

Last year, Michelle Mick was driving, minutes away from Missouri Baptist Medical Center, when she encountered an odd and uncomfortable sensation.

“It felt like something shot up into my brain,” she says.

Her left arm fell off the steering wheel and landed in her lap.

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Women’s health: How you can live a healthier life at any age, starting now

Take the guess work out of how to make your health a priority by leaning into preventive care and taking action to live your healthiest life now.

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Avid Golfer Back on Course After Spine Surgery at MoBap

Bill Bunch’s favorite activities include golfing, tending to his yard, and playing catch with his grandson.

Each one became more difficult and less enjoyable for the retiree during a six-year span in which a worsening back condition affected his hips, legs, and feet.

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Hip/Knee Pain: 10 Steps to Take Before Considering Surgery

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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.

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Improving Quality of Life through Hip Surgery

William Decker didn’t let a hip surgery slow him down for long. As an active 73-year-old golfer and grandfather, Decker was relieved to learn he could have hip surgery using the newer anterior approach. Dr. Christopher Mudd at MoBap is one of the limited number of orthopedic surgeons trained to perform this procedure. To learn more, click here.

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The Role of Rehab: Improving the Joint Replacement Patient’s Level of Function

If you’ve suffered from the discomfort and pain associated with bad knees or unstable hips, joint replacement surgery may be an option.

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On the Other Side of Knee Pain

Despite a range of health obstacles, 57-year-old Claire C. of Creve Coeur, Mo refuses to let anything limit of define her. “I’m not going to let anything stop me from doing the things I enjoy – and that includes my knees.”

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Ready to Move Forward: Nina's Story

Remember all the things that you used to do so easily, until your hip or knee started slowing you down? Now imagine doing those things again, with all the confidence in the world.

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Knee Surgery: Knowing What is Next

Why have knee replacement surgery?

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Hip Surgery: Support and Healing

What is hip replacement surgery?

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Joint Replacement Center

Why choose Missouri Baptist?

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