Patients with congested nasal passages often assume they have a sinus infection or 'sinusitis." Inflamed nasal passages actually can be caused by allergies or viral colds. Physicians, therefore, generally limit the definition of sinusitis to bacterial infection of the sinuses.

A year after being named a Magnet® hospital, Missouri Baptist continues to emphasize and cultivate nursing leadership by establishing the The Nancy A. Ross, RN Endowed Chair for Nursing.

Melissa Ham’s voice is still a little shaky when she recalls being told that her husband, Chris, had about a 1-in-3 chance of surviving the heart attack that occurred at their home on July 13, 2016.

Theresa Taylor wasn’t looking for a new job. She enjoyed her career in risk management, first with BJC HealthCare and then at Missouri Baptist. But then an opportunity came along early in 2013 that she felt “seemed just right.”  As a two-time breast cancer survivor, Theresa realized she might be able to help others, as so many have done for her.

At any of these hotels, remember to ask about special rates for families of patients being treated by Missouri Baptist Medical Center and/or BJC HealthCare. Also ask about free shuttle service to Missouri Baptist Medical Center.