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Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College has received an unprecedented gift that will provide, annually, a full scholarship to an Alton High School student or graduate pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. This is the first Goldfarb scholarship that covers total tuition and fees.

Nothing stops Marci Boyer from spending time with her children, even when multiple sclerosis has tried to slow her down. Marci puts her family first with the help of two important doctors in her life.

Breast cancer specialist Steven Poplack, MD, a professor of radiology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, has been named to the Ronald and Hanna Evens Endowed Chair in Women’s Health at Barnes-Jewish Hospital (BJH).

The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital is among supporters providing funds for seven new projects aimed at accelerating the pace of innovative cancer research and programs in a variety of areas including breast, blood, cervical and esophageal diseases.

Ira J. Kodner, MD, a pioneer in colon and rectal surgery and prominent medical ethicist, is the recipient of the 2018 President’s Achievement Award given by The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital.  In addition, an endowed fund has been established at the Foundation to honor Dr. Kodner and support education, research and advocacy in the field of surgical ethics.