The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital Honors Dr. Craig Buchman with 2024 President's Achievement Award Thursday, December 19, 2024 The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital recently presented Craig Buchman, MD, with its 2024 President's Achievement Award. Dr. Buchman is head of the department of otolaryngology–head and neck surgery at WashU Medicine and the otolaryngologist-in-chief at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. Read More
Building a Nursing Pipeline Sunday, December 01, 2024 Compassionate and dedicated nurses ensure that every patient receives the extraordinary care they deserve, and it starts with an extraordinary education at Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing. Donors are supporting the specialized training students need to excel in rewarding nursing careers at BJC HealthCare through a variety of initiatives and programs. Read More
Transformative Grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies Funds Innovative Health Care Education Partnership in St. Louis Wednesday, November 20, 2024 A partnership between BJC HealthCare, The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital, BELIEVE Academy, and The Opportunity Trust has been awarded a transformative catalyst grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies to establish a first-of-its-kind high school focused on graduating students directly into health care jobs with family-sustaining wages. Read More
Tending a Garden of Memories Wednesday, November 13, 2024 The colorful Zen Garden at Evelyn’s House, BJC’s hospice house, is a special place within a special place. Filled with rocks painted as tributes, it is a place to honor and cherish the memories of those who have spent their last days at Evelyn’s House. Read More
The Foundation Recognizes Six Internal Medicine Residents and Fellows at Its 40th Annual Knowlton Incentive for Excellence Awards Wednesday, October 30, 2024 The Knowlton Incentive for Excellence award recognizes resident physicians who have demonstrated the ability to balance exceptional, compassionate care with outstanding leadership and skill in internal medicine. More than 200 residents and fellows have been recognized since the Knowlton Incentive for Excellence Awards began. Read More
Healthy Blue Missouri Supports Black Infant and Maternal Health Wednesday, October 23, 2024 A generous gift from Healthy Blue Missouri to the Foundation will support BJC’s Community Health Improvement initiatives to eliminate infant and maternal health disparities. This gift makes it possible to host free community baby showers, train clinical care teams, and expand access to perinatal education. Read More
The Donor Difference Friday, October 18, 2024 Regardless of the circumstances that bring patients to Barnes-Jewish Hospital, each is deserving of extraordinary care. Whether providing comfort and critical assistance to help patients focus on their recoveries or offering under-resourced individuals lodging and medical equipment, support from generous donors bridges the gap to help ensure the health of the community we serve. Read one story of how these donor funds are put to use. Read More
A Heart Care Milestone Wednesday, September 18, 2024 On June 11, BJC HealthCare marked a significant milestone for the Barnes-Jewish Hospital campus renewal project with the Plaza West Tower topping out ceremony. Read More
Community Support Grants Program Awards 11 New Grants to Local Nonprofits Monday, September 16, 2024 The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital is proud to announce the distribution of $324,000 to 11 nonprofit organizations this August through the Community Support Grants Program. Read More
Dr. Stephanie Perkins named as S. Lee Kling Endowed Chair in Radiation Oncology Thursday, September 12, 2024 Stephanie M. Perkins, MD, accomplished expert in pediatric and proton radiation, has been named the S. Lee Kling Endowed Chair in Radiation Oncology at The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital. As director of the S. Lee Kling Proton Therapy Center at Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center over the last four years, her many achievements have cemented her position as a national leader dedicated to improving patient outcomes and advancing the proton therapy field. Read More