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Synchronizing Heart Care Offers Patient a New Lease on Life

Nathaniel (Nate) Rentz, 63, is alive today thanks to the expertise and coordinated care of medical teams at Progress West Hospital and the advanced cardiac care team at Missouri Baptist Medical Center.

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Rural Outreach Brings Clinical Trials to Patients

Patients like Mary Elise, a retired teacher in Ste. Genevieve, can take part in advanced clinical research thanks to the Missouri Baptist Cancer Center involvement with the Heartland Cancer Research NCORP. As part of the TAILORx trial, Mary Elise help researchers studying the effects of chemotherapy on early-state cancer.

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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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Prostate cancer  is the most common form of cancer in men. According to the  American Cancer Society, one in nine  men will be diagnosed with prostate  cancer during his lifetime. It is a statistic that Craig Siegel never expected he'd be among.

Living with Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer in men. According to the American Cancer Society, one in nine men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime.

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Breast Self-Exam: How To

Breast self-exam is done once a month so that you become familiar with the usual appearance and feel of your own breasts. The best time to do a breast self-exam is two to three days after the end of your period, when your breasts are less likely to be tender or swollen.

If you discover anything unusual, such as lumps, discharge from the nipple or dimpling or puckering of the skin, you should see your doctor at once. Remember, eight out of 10 biopsied breast lumps are not cancer.

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Champions of Enhanced Patient Recovery

Each year, Champions for Care (CFC) make a collective major gift to MoBap through designated gifts to a fundraising project focused on improving care for our patients. A “Champion” is a donor who directs a gift of $500 or more to this special project.

In 2023, Champions for Care are coming together for the purchase of new patient recliners that are part of the patient’s recovery. These recliners will be designated for the orthopedic department.

Champions of Enhanced Patient RecoveryThese new recovery recliners will provide upgrades and advantages for both patients, family members, physicians, and nurses. The recovery recliner locks in any position, including completely flat, to be able to move a patient from their bed to the recliner. The recovery recliner has a safety mechanism that does not allow it to tip when weight is put on the head or footrests and the wheels can be placed in 2-wheel drive mode, or 4 wheels can move freely to help transport patients.

The Foundation and CFC donors have had a long and proud history of supporting a spectrum of healthcare needs. Since 2016, Champions for Care have provided much needed equipment, education, access to excellent health care and life saving screenings.

“These chairs mean so much to me. My Mom lost her leg to infection and one of these chairs would have been so helpful to her in the hospital. That was 11 years ago, and I broke my left ankle in March of 2022. The people at MoBap were great, from the emergency room to my surgeon, so I know firsthand how important these chairs are.” ~ Bill Chambers

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