/tags/hospitals Hospitals en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍřĚěĚĂ Mon, 23 Jun 2025 23:40:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2025-06-23/st-lukes-to-close-des-peres-hospital-in-august The 143-bed hospital did not have enough patients to stay open, a spokeswoman said. Mon, 23 Jun 2025 23:40:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2025-06-23/st-lukes-to-close-des-peres-hospital-in-august Sarah Fentem /health-science-environment/2025-04-25/mercy-begins-construction-on-wentzville-hospital In addition to emergency services, the hospital will offer cancer care, radiology and women’s care, among other specialties. Fri, 25 Apr 2025 09:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2025-04-25/mercy-begins-construction-on-wentzville-hospital Sarah Fentem /news-briefs/2025-03-18/homer-g-phillips-hospital-permanently-closed The hospital's license was suspended by the state last December for insufficient blood supply. The three-bed hospital in north St. Louis’ license was set to expire at the end of the year. Tue, 18 Mar 2025 21:27:41 GMT /news-briefs/2025-03-18/homer-g-phillips-hospital-permanently-closed Andrea Y. Henderson /health-science-environment/2025-03-11/st-louis-homer-g-phillips-hospital-could-lose-license According to the state Department of Health and Senior Services, Homer G. Phillips Memorial Hospital will lose its license next week if it doesn’t send the state a plan to correct its deficiencies and allow regulators to conduct a site inspection. Tue, 11 Mar 2025 10:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2025-03-11/st-louis-homer-g-phillips-hospital-could-lose-license Sarah Fentem /health-science-environment/2025-02-06/future-uncertain-for-north-st-louis-hospital Homer G. Phillips Memorial Hospital opened last year in the Carr Square neighborhood. It furloughed employees and closed after just 11 months. Some employees said they still are owed wages. Thu, 06 Feb 2025 22:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2025-02-06/future-uncertain-for-north-st-louis-hospital Sarah Fentem /health-science-environment/2025-01-06/webster-groves-kvc-childrens-mental-health-hospital-debate The need for inpatient mental health care for pediatric patients has grown in recent years. Health officials say a proposed facility in Webster Groves could provide much-needed treatment. But some nearby neighbors don’t like the plan. Mon, 06 Jan 2025 11:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2025-01-06/webster-groves-kvc-childrens-mental-health-hospital-debate Sarah Fentem /news-briefs/2024-12-04/mercy-anthem-reach-coverage-deal-avoid-dropping-thousands-from-network The two companies announced early Wednesday that they had resolved contract disputes that began earlier this year. Wed, 04 Dec 2024 20:10:17 GMT /news-briefs/2024-12-04/mercy-anthem-reach-coverage-deal-avoid-dropping-thousands-from-network Sarah Fentem /health-science-environment/2024-11-22/lawsuit-claims-ssm-health-failed-to-protect-people-from-pediatricians-abuse The suit claims SSM and the company that owned buildings on the campus of DePaul Hospital in Bridgeton didn’t protect visitors from sexual abuse by an area pediatrician. Fri, 22 Nov 2024 18:44:38 GMT /health-science-environment/2024-11-22/lawsuit-claims-ssm-health-failed-to-protect-people-from-pediatricians-abuse Sarah Fentem /health-science-environment/2024-11-14/palliative-care-infrequently-given-to-very-sick-patients-slu-studies-find Palliative care is treatment that helps manage side effects, symptoms and mental health issues for people with cancer and other severe illnesses. Thu, 14 Nov 2024 11:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2024-11-14/palliative-care-infrequently-given-to-very-sick-patients-slu-studies-find Sarah Fentem /health-science-environment/2024-10-21/rolla-based-phelps-health-plans-deal-to-take-over-rural-hospital-in-salem Officials with Phelps Health say the agreement will help keep the Salem hospital afloat and maintain services in a region without many health services. Mon, 21 Oct 2024 10:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2024-10-21/rolla-based-phelps-health-plans-deal-to-take-over-rural-hospital-in-salem Sarah Fentem