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BJC hospitals, service organizations and medical practices earned a total of 151 PRC Excellence in Healthcare Awards, including 44 teams earning national recognition for at least three consecutive years. Thirteen teams earned Top Performer awards and more than 60 BJC Medical Group providers were recognized for performing in the top decile compared to national benchmarks. For the full listing, read the article below.
Congratulations to Barnes-Jewish Hospital and St. Louis Children’s Hospital on earning the highest designation of “LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader” in the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s (HRC) Healthcare Equality Index through 2023. The Healthcare Equality Index is the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey of health care facilities on policies and practices dedicated to the equitable treatment and inclusion of their LGBTQ+ patients, visitors and employees.
The votes are in and we're honored to have several nurses across our system included in St. Louis Magazine Excellence in Nursing honors! Congratulations to all the finalists and winners.
April Olack, administrative coordinator in the Center for Practice Excellence, has been employed at Memorial Hospital Belleville and Memorial Hospital Shiloh for 17 years and is the March 2022 Employee of the Month. Starting out at Memorial in housekeeping, Olack went on to achieve her CNA from SWIC and became a patient care technician in the Float Pool. Olack said her job duties include welcoming new hires to orientation, BLS instructor, administrative support for all courses offered by the American Heart Association, and coordinator of patient education distribution, among other administrative tasks. “April consistently rises above and beyond in her role,” said Amy Hamilton, clinical program manager. “She demonstrates exemplary customer service whether she is assisting a new hire, agency staff, a patient, visitor, or the entire nursing staff. " April said the most rewarding part of her job has been being part of a great team that allows her to help others to the best
We all have a need to seek help and consultation at some point in our lives. Whether it’s helping you navigate life’s transitions, improve your experience at work, or maximize your physical and emotional wellbeing, BJC Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is here to assist. BJC EAP offers completely free and confidential short-term counseling to employees and their household members. World-Class Medicine Demands World-Class Talent. That’s why at BJC HealthCare we strive to provide competitive benefits for all of our employees.
Randy, one of our respiratory field technicians with BJC Home Care, is in our Team Member Spotlight for the month of April 🎉 “The best part of my job is knowing that I am helping to provide excellent care to patients by ensuring them they will receive their home medical equipment in a timely manner. I know I make a difference because I assist in different departments and positions daily. What keeps me here is the opportunity to grow within the organization, and the personal growth of friendships with my co-workers.” Thank you for all you do, Randy!
Congratulations to Christian Hospital President Rick Stevens on receiving the NAACP’s Freeman/Seay Commitment to St. Louis Award. The annual award, named for attorney Frankie Muse Freeman and civil rights activist Norman Seay, recognizes exemplary service, distinguished leadership and commitment to improving cultural, social and economic growth.
Yesterday, BJC’s CEO Rich Liekweg participated in the American Cancer Society’s #Fit2BeCancerFree Challenge in support of teaching others about the steps they can take to stay healthy. Take a look at the highlights from the day, and congratulations to Rich on logging 52,886 steps yesterday!
We are looking for nurses to be a part of our new and innovative integrated spine unit at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. The Barnes-Jewish Hospital Spine Unit is a newly integrated spine inpatient unit, consolidating neuro and ortho spine patients into one location, allowing for high-quality, standardized care for all spine patients regardless of surgeon specialty.
Congratulations on being named as the inaugural Danforth Scientist Scholar. Albert Kim MD is the inaugural director of the Brain Tumor Center at Siteman Cancer Center, based at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine. “WashU has long been home to some of the world’s finest physician-scientists. We continue to believe that the combination of a doctor’s deep knowledge of disease together with the method and potential of science provide a unique niche in advancing our efforts to improve the human condition. This initiative is an expansion, enhancement and differentiation that reflects our long-standing institutional commitment to developing the careers of physician-scientists. Dr. Kim’s impressive accomplishments as both a clinician and a researcher make him a wonderful role model as the first Danforth Physician Scholar.”
