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  BJC HealthCareSM  
A recipient of the National Quality Care Award, BJC HealthCareSM was one of the first systems in the United States to link an academic medical center with a network of urban, suburban, and rural healthcare facilites. Thirteen hospitals and five skilled nursing facilities, with a combined capacity of more than 5,000 inpatient beds, as well as 80 outpatient facilities, six nursing homes, and a retirement community comprise the Missouri and Illinois-based BJC network. This healthcare network is nationally recognized for its cost-efficient integration of health services.  
 


Imaging improves inpatient outcomes
Lower mortality rates, little to no impact on costs Learn More

New breast screening guidelines
Government task force report & Washington University physicians' comments Learn More

Cervical cancer study
IMRT with PET follow-up shows improved patient survival, less treatment-related complications Learn More

NIH-funded ATTRACT study
Patients with symptomatic deep vein thrombosis (DVT) may be eligible to participate Learn More