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Flint Fowler | Jun 2, 2010
In 2003, Bill Jehling established a vision center at the Sportsman's Park Unit of the Herbert Hoover Boys & Girls Club. Bill is President of Clarkson EyeCare and was looking for a way for his company to celebrate its 25th anniversary. During a tour of the Club, he saw our dental clinic and said "We can do the same thing for eyecare". Through the Clarkson EyeCare Foundation... more >>> |
Carole Ward | Apr 27, 2010
When I first saw him, my blood sugars were OUT of control as my body had started rejecting the oral agents I had been on to control my diabetes. Within 3 months, my HbA1Cwas down to 7.4....from 14!!! His concern is heartfelt, his demeanor is always calm and serene. I know he wanted to put me in the hospital, but as I asked him not to, he abided by my wishes, but called me every few days to ... more >>> |
Connie Eller | Apr 18, 2010
Opened in 1982, Our Lady's Inn is located in St. Louis & St. Charles, Missouri, providing emergency maternity home/shelters for homeless, pregnant women & their minor children. Over 5,000 women, plus their babies and children, have been sheltered and cared for. Open 24 hours per day, the moms participate in case management, workshops, individual & group counseling. There are... more >>> |
Connie Eller | Apr 18, 2010
Kathy Pimmel, RN, works at Our Lady's Inn maternity homes for homeless, pregnant women & their children, in St. Louis and St. Charles, Missouri. Kathy teaches the women about health, prenatal & postnatal care, smoking cessation, first aid/CPR, and many other topics. Her dedication helps Our Lady's Inn maintain a very low infant mortality rate (a study was conducted by Dr. No... more >>> |
Connie Eller | Apr 18, 2010
Helen Risse, RN, works at Our Lady's Inn maternity homes for homeless, pregnant women & their children, in St. Louis and St. Charles, Missouri. Helen teaches the women about health, prenatal & postnatal care, smoking cessation, first aid/CPR, and many other topics. Her dedication helps Our Lady's Inn maintain a very low infant mortality rate (a study was conducted by Dr. Nog... more >>> |
J Marshall | Apr 16, 2010
Dr. Guyol has given tirelessly of his time to help those in need by traveling to Haiti on many occasions, long before the earthquake. As a private practice doctor, this means that he has sacrificed significant personal revenue while on these trips. He has also recruited numerous other caregivers to the cause. more >>> |
Steven Lipstein | Oct 25, 2009 St. Louis County Councilwoman, 5th District St. Louis, Missouri Councilwoman Barbara Fraser has championed the cause of smoke free environments in public places including restaurants. She knows that smoking and second hand smoke are direct causes of human illness, and greatly increase the risk of diseases of the lung and heart that would otherwise be avoidable if only there were more smoke-... more >>> |
Steven Lipstein | Oct 25, 2009 Mayor, City of Clayton Clayton, Missouri Mayor Goldstein has lead the effort in Clayton and beyond to free patrons of restaurants and all public places from the health risks and hazards of second hand smoke. She knows that smoking and the effects of second hand smoke are directly linked to diseases of the heart and lung that might otherwise be avoidable absent exposure to tobacco smoke. She ... more >>> |
Steven Lipstein | Oct 25, 2009 St. Louis City Alderwoman, 28th Ward St. Louis, Missouri Alderwoman Krewson has championed the cause of smoke free public places to reduce the health risks of second hand smoke. She knows full well that smoking and inhaling second hand smoke are the direct cause of diseases that might otherwise be avoidable. She is a true health care hero!!! more >>> |
Debra Denham | Oct 6, 2009 Dr. Michael Railey's compassionate dedication to improving the health of the underserved in our community makes him the perfect candidate for a HEROES award. As Medical Director of BJC HealthCare's "Healthy Mind, Body, Spirit" program, Dr. Railey provides medical direction for community events designed to provide needed health information and services to neighborhoods with documented... more >>> |
Debra Denham | Sep 30, 2009 Dr. Katherine Mathews believes in always listening, having compassion and respect. She is dedicated to engaging the community to find out what their concerns are and using this information to create programs that work. Dr. Mathews is Chief Medical Officer at St. Louis ConnectCare and is Associate Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology at Washington University School of Medicine. She was forme... more >>> |
June Fowler | Sep 20, 2009 Last week thousands of people participated in the MS 150 bike ride. Each spring, hundreds of thousands of people participate in the Komen Race for the Cure. On any given weekend, there are walks, runs, bike races to raise money for worthy organizations (American Heart Association, Lupus Foundation, etc) seeking cures for illness that impact many. What is wonderful is the number of people will... more >>> |
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