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In 2019, almost 50,000 people in the United States died from an opioid overdose and 21 to 29 percent of people who were prescribed opioids misused them. Improper disposal or accumulation of unused medication in the home contributes to the accidental consumption and abuse of opioids.

The burden of cancer is dramatically high in the African American community, with the mortality rate 41% higher for Black women than white. In St. Louis, The Breast Health Care for At-Risk Communities program is among initiatives aimed at reducing that shocking disparity.

Theresa Callahan has a special bond with BJC HealthCare that comes from her family’s long-term commitment to health care in our community.

A passion for improving community health is what led Matt Matthews to serve on the board of The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital between 2015-2020. He stepped down in 2021 because of term limits but was eager to rejoin this year to continue this work.

When it comes to having experiences with medical treatments and hospitals, Dalton Schumacher and his family have had more than their fair share over the years. It is that journey that led him to join the board of The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital.