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Wednesday, February 01, 2012 Anthem and HealthLink ContractWe are pleased to announce we have reached a multi-year agreement with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Missouri that will allow our patients covered by Anthem to continue receiving care without any interruption in their in-network benefits. We ...
Anthem Refuses to Negotiate
Des Peres Hospital and Saint Louis University Hospital Cancel Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Missouri and HealthLink Contracts
Anthem refuses to negotiate with hospitals
St. Louis – Dec. 6, 2011 – Des Peres Hospital and Saint Louis Unive...
Monday, October 10, 2011 Tenet Announces Des Peres Hospital Appoints New Hospital CEODallas -- Tenet Healthcare Corporation (NYSE:THC) today announced that Des Peres Hospital has appointed John A. Grah as its chief executive officer, effective October 24, 2011. Grah previously served as chief operating officer of Providence Memoria...
Monday, August 08, 2011 Des Peres Hospital Awarded HFAP AccreditationDes Peres Hospital was recently awarded accreditation from the Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP), an independent, recognized accreditation authority. It earned this distinction after HFAP conducted an extensive and objective review...
Tuesday, July 19, 2011 Des Peres Hospital Updates Mobile App
Des Peres Hospital has updated it's mobile application to further connect the hospital to community members and increase access to health-related information. The mobile application, powered by WorldLink, is now available as a free downlo...
Monday, June 20, 2011 Hold Your Place At The ER OnlineDes Peres Hospital Offers New ER Service Powered by InQuickER
When you’re sick or injured the last thing you want to do is wait in the ER waiting room. Des Peres Hospital has a solution with InQuickER. This emergency room service allows consumers ...
Thursday, May 19, 2011 Des Peres Hospital Offers Therapy For Those At-Risk For FallsAccording to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, each year one in every three adults age 65 and older falls. Falls can lead to hip fractures and head traumas and even increase the risk of early death. (read full CDC article)
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Wednesday, April 13, 2011 Bariatrics Program Offers Family Support GroupDes Peres Hospital’s MyNewSelf Surgical Weight Loss Program has added a new support service for weight loss surgery patients and their families.
The MyNewSelf Spouse and Family Group is the result of numerous requests from patients, asking that the...
Thursday, March 31, 2011 Mobile Application Now Available For Des Peres Hospital
Des Peres Hospital today launched a mobile application to further connect the hospital to community members and increase access to health-related information. The mobile application, powered by WorldLink, is available as a free download for i...
Wednesday, October 06, 2010 Des Peres Hospital Receives Chest Pain Center AccreditationDes Peres Hospital recently received Chest Pain Center Accreditation with PCI from the Society of Chest Pain Centers (SCPC). Accreditation was awarded 9/23/10 and expires 10/7/2013.
Heart attacks are the leading cause of death in the United State...
Friday, September 03, 2010 ER Clock -- Des Peres Hospital Posts ER Wait Times OnlineSometimes the most painful part about going to the emergency room (ER) is the wait time. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the average hospital ER wait time to see a physician is nearly 56 minutes. Knowing where to go and ...
Wednesday, July 14, 2010 Des Peres Hospital Receives AHA award for Heart Failure careDes Peres Hospital has received the Get With The GuidelinesSM–Heart Failure Gold Performance Achievement Award from the American Heart Association. The recognition signifies that Des Peres Hospital has reached an aggressive goal of treating heart fa...
Wednesday, July 14, 2010 Des Peres Hospital Receives AHA Award for Cardiac CareDes Peres Hospital recently received the American Heart Association’s Get With The GuidelinesSM –Coronary Artery Disease Gold Performance Achievement Award. The award recognizes Des Peres Hospital’s commitment and success in implementing a higher st...
Tuesday, May 11, 2010 Des Peres Hospital Gets a Uniform Makeover
For patients and family members, it can be confusing to try to identify the many caregivers in a hospital when everyone, including members of the general public, might be dressed in scrubs. A study published last year in Nursing Management Magaz...
Monday, May 24, 2010 Des Peres Hospital Expands Wound Care Services
Welcomes Additional Physicians and Nurse Specialists to Staff
Des Peres Hospital announced today that it has expanded its wound care services for patients with chronic or non-healing wounds associated with, among other things, infection, diabet...
Monday, April 19, 2010 Timing is EverythingSister Joan Lampton of Kirkwood was cleaning up after hosting a lovely lunch for her friend when she was struck with a heart attack.
“I did not experience any of the common signs of a heart attack,” she said. “I had no chest pain, no arm pain and ...
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 Des Peres Hospital Recognized for Quality Orthopedic CareAnthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Missouri has designated Des Peres Hospital as a Blue Distinction Center for Spine Surgery and a Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip Replacement. Blue Distinction Centers for Spine Surgery and Blue Distincti...
Tuesday, December 15, 2009 Des Peres Hospital Offers Geriatric Emergency RoomsNew Service Combines Clinical And High-Touch Techniques To Better Serve The Patient Age 65+
Only children under age six go to the emergency department (ED) as often as adults over age 65, according to the Centers for Disease Control’s National Cent...
Monday, November 23, 2009 Below The Knee Atherectomy Now Option at Des Peres HospitalTreatment Provides New Alternative for Patients with Peripheral Arterial Disease
Des Peres Hospital now offers a new treatment option for people suffering from the effects of Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD). Interventional cardiologists at Des ...
Tuesday, November 17, 2009 Des Peres Hospital Receives CIGNA Quality and Excellence DesignationsDes Peres Hospital announced that it has received 3 CIGNA quality designations and 3 Centers of Excellence designations for 2009. The quality designations mean that the hospital has met rigorous quality criteria based on nationally recognized medic...
Tuesday, November 03, 2009 Single Incision Laparoscopic SurgeryDes Peres Hospital announced today that single incision laparoscopic surgery for gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy) and other more common general surgery procedures is now an option for qualified patients. This technique utilizes only one access ...
Monday, October 05, 2009 Des Peres Hospital a Primary Stroke CenterDes Peres Hospital has earned the Gold Seal of Approval™ from The Joint Commission for Primary Stroke Centers.
“Des Peres Hospital demonstrated that its stroke care program follows national standards and guidelines that can significantly improve ou...
Tuesday, August 18, 2009 Des Peres Hospital a CIGNA Certified Hospital for Bariatric Surgery(St. Louis) – Des Peres Hospital announced that it has been recognized as a CIGNA Certified Hospital for bariatric surgery. This designation means that the hospital has met CIGNA's rigorous quality standards as well as nationally recognized medical...
Monday, June 29, 2009 Des Peres Hospital Designated Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence(St. Louis) -- Des Peres Hospital today announced that it has been named an American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellenceâ (BSCOE). The ASMBS BSCOE designation recognizes surgical programs with ...
December 17, 2008Wednesday, December 17, 2008 DPH Expands Bariatrics Program Welcomes Two Additional Surgeons to Staff, Adds Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass and Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy to Services Des Peres Hospital announced today that it has expanded its surgical weight loss program for morbidly obese adult patients...
September 18, 2008Monday, August 10, 2009 Community Benefit BrochureLearn more about our hospital’s 2008 financial contributions, charitable giving programs, hospital awards and distinctions and overall dedication to the community in our Community Benefit brochure....
September 4, 2008Thursday, September 04, 2008 DPH Awarded 7 CIGNA Quality and COE designations (St. Louis) –Des Peres Hospital announced that it has received 4 CIGNA quality designations and 3 Centers of Excellence designations for 2008. These quality designations mean that the hospital has met rigorous quality criteria based on nationall...
August 27, 2008Wednesday, August 27, 2008 DPH first in Missouri with Versant RN Residency Des Peres Hospital Offers New RN Graduate Residency Outcome-Driven Curriculum Promotes Quality Patient Care Des Peres Hospital announced today that it offer the VersantTM RN Residency as part of its strategy to address nurse retention and i...
July 21, 2008Monday, July 21, 2008 DPH Recognized for Quality Cardiac and Stroke Care The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association are recognizing Des Peres Hospital for its performance in treating cardiac patients using the association’s Get With The GuidelinesSM program. Des Peres Hospital joins 518 other hospit...
June 26, 2008Thursday, June 26, 2008 David Byrd New CFO (St. Louis--) Des Peres Hospital today announced the appointment of its new chief financial officer (CFO), David Byrd. He assumed his duties June 2 and reports to Michele Meyer, chief executive officer. In this position, Byrd is responsible fo...
January 18, 2008Friday, January 18, 2008 UHC Quality Designations (St. Louis) – Des Peres Hospital announced that it has received three United Premium® Specialty Center designations for 2007 to 2009. These designations mean that the hospital has met rigorous quality criteria based on nationally recognized medi...
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Friday, July 29, 2011 Backpack tips for ParentsIt’s that time of year again – the annual search for school supplies. If a new backpack is on your list, here are some ideas to find the right backpack for your child and ensure that the backpack is being used correctly.
Backpacks can be a great wa...
Tuesday, June 28, 2011 Fireworks Safety TipsAs the weather heats up and families migrate outdoors, winter toys are traded in for sunscreen and sand pails. The summer months promise warm days and one of the most anticipated nights: The Fourth of July.
While fireworks are beautiful to watch, ...
Monday, February 21, 2011 Knowing Your Numbers Can Keep You A Beat AheadAn ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure and, when it comes to your heart, knowing your numbers -- blood pressure, cholesterol and body mass index, all heart disease risk factors – can help you stay one step ahead of heart disease.
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Tuesday, February 15, 2011 Health Effects of Poor SleepHow much sleep is enough? Infants typically need about 16 hours a day. Teenagers require about nine, while the elderly may need only six. Adults should average seven or eight hours, although some may need only five but others have to have as many as...
Monday, January 31, 2011 Winter ExerciseAs the winter season rolls around do you find yourself hibernating instead of exercising? You can make plenty of excuses to give up your regular exercise routine, including it’s too cold, it’s snowing or that it gets dark too early. However, avo...
Thursday, December 09, 2010 Keeping Your Back StrongWhether we know it or not, many of us have lower backs that are growing weaker daily – making them more prone to pain and injury.
It’s important to remember that an exercise program should include not only aerobic activities but stretching and str...
Monday, November 22, 2010 Bariatric Surgery May Benefit Diabetes
According to the National Center for Health Statistics, more than 67 million Americans are obese, which means they have a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher. The American Diabetes Association reports that nearly 18 million children and adults i...
Wednesday, November 17, 2010 Quitting SmokingMark Twain knew how hard it is to quit smoking. “Quitting smoking is easy. I’ve done it a thousand times,” he once said. It’s not easy to quit when nicotine withdrawal sets in within hours of the last cigarette. Coping with dizziness, depression, an...
Friday, November 05, 2010 Keeping Thanksgiving HealthyDo you ever wish that every day could be Thanksgiving? All the delicious turkey, creamy mashed potatoes, tasty green bean casserole, and mouth-watering pecan pie. While your mouth may be saying “Yes!”, your waistline is calling out “Whoa!” – and for...
Thursday, August 12, 2010 Creating a Family Health HistoryYou great-aunt Edna had red hair. All your cousins have brown eyes. Your father is six feet tall. Your uncle served in the military, and your brother is following in his footsteps. It usually is easy to track the physical or historical information a...
Bites and StingsA normal spider sack contains several hundred eggs. The average beehive has approximately 45,000 bees. Female ticks can lay up to 6,000 eggs, while fire ant queens produce about 1,500 eggs per day. Don’t forget about mosquitoes. They deposit eggs to...
Wednesday, May 05, 2010 Dealing with Arthritis PainChances are you know someone with arthritis. Maybe your grandmother or uncle has mentioned their stiff joints, or perhaps one of your friends. That’s because nearly one in five people have arthritis, making it the most common cause of disability in ...
Thursday, March 25, 2010 Foot HealthYour foot may look deceptively simple, but it is actually incredibly complex. Each foot contains 26 bones, 33 joints, more than 100 tendons, muscles and ligaments, and in excess of 250,000 sweat glands. You put a force equal to several hundred tons ...
Thursday, January 28, 2010 Heart Health Tips for FamiliesWhat are some of the things you do with your family? Maybe you have dinner together, celebrate the holidays together or go on vacation together. What about staying heart healthy together? This activity can not only be fun, but it also can help every...
Tuesday, October 26, 2010 Immunizations for AdultsIf you thought immunizations were just for children, think again. Adults also may need several different vaccinations as they get older, including influenza, pneumonia, tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, meningitis, chickenpox, measles, mumps, rubella,...
Decrease Your Risk of Postoperative Wound InfectionAs a patient, you can take action - before and after surgery - to decrease your risk for postoperative wound infections.
Control your diabetes. Patients with diabetes are at much higher risk of wound infections after surgery, so try to tightly c...
Handwashing In August 2005, researchers headed to six public attractions in Atlanta, Chicago, New York City and San Francisco. Their purpose was to see how often people washed their hands in a public restroom. The researchers also conducted a national teleph...
Understanding Staph InfectionsDuring the dusty, sweltering Texas fall of 2004, the Bronte High School football players faced their biggest opponent, which kept players off the field and, sometimes, in the hospital. The problem went beyond Texas football and athletics. Everywhere...
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