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Busy mom Enjoli Dixon is back to gardening with her two sons after undergoing surgery to resolve facial nerve pain. https://fal.cn/3cjHR

We are all on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. Let's stick together. #WearAMask Keep your distance Wash your hands

The biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch is associated with the most weight loss compared to other weight loss surgery options. Learn more in our downloadable guide https://fal.cn/3cioN

Dr. Stevan Whitt was among the first of our health care employees to receive a COVID-19 vaccine yesterday. Read what he has to say about the vaccine and how we can continue to slow the spread of COVID-19. https://fal.cn/3chXT

10 days left with The Girls - Read one woman's journey from breast cancer diagnosis to double mastectomy. #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth https://fal.cn/LHDoubleMastectomyCountdown

Spine surgery helped get a hunter back on his feet after a fall from his tree stand. As Missouri’s hunters head back to the woods for deer season, Tim Peters is determined to make sure others don’t make the same mistake.

Thank you to Veterans United Foundation and Veterans United Home Loans for the donation of 10,000 masks!

We administered the first round of COVID-19 vaccinations to our front-line health care workers early this morning. Pediatric infectious disease specialist Christelle Ilboudo, MD, was first in line to receive the vaccine from MU Chief Nursing Officer Mary Beck, DNP, RN. https://fal.cn/3cgFL

The first round of our #MUHealthCareHeroes got their COVID-19 vaccines this morning, helping to protect each other, our families and our community.

Our first shipment of nearly 3,000 COVID-19 vaccines has arrived on site and is safely stored away ahead of our first staff vaccination clinic tomorrow. We are thankful to our front-line employees who have worked and are working tirelessly throughout the pandemic and look forward to beginning distribution of these vaccines to our health care heroes.

Making the decision to lose weight is the first step toward regaining your quality of life and improving your health. If you need a little help, our doctors will work with you to choose the best option. https://fal.cn/3b3XP

What should you know about breast cancer? Although October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, it's important to be aware of breast cancer risk factors and warning signs year-round. Dr. Debra Koivunen explains risk factors, warning signs and precautionary steps you can take. https://fal.cn/3b27B

The common cold, the flu and COVID-19 are all contagious respiratory illnesses, but they are caused by different viruses. How can you tell the difference? https://fal.cn/3aX5a

You can do your part to help slow the spread of COVID-19. Let's #MaskUp together!

Did you know? Our drive-thru flu shot clinic at South Providence Medical Park is open 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays through October 31. Anyone ages 6 months and older can receive a vaccination. More info https://fal.cn/3aPFu

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a reminder of the importance of regular screenings and early detection. After scheduling her first mammogram, Andrea Greer was diagnosed with breast cancer. She received treatment at Ellis Fischel Cancer Center and is now cancer-free. Today, she spends time creating memories with her family.

Here's what you need to know about herd immunity and COVID-19 https://fal.cn/3aFXW

Choosing bariatric surgery at MU Health Care is a lifelong commitment, and our team is here to support you. Dr. Andrew Wheeler, chief of metabolic and bariatric surgery, explains the unique relationships he forms with his patients and how he supports them throughout their weight loss journey. https://youtu.be/_k-OwpFYKzk

Atrial Fibrillation (AFib), a common type of irregular heartbeat, can happen to anyone. When a heart is in AFib, it might not be pumping enough oxygen-rich blood out to the body. At MU Health Care, our heart care experts offer the latest treatments to get your heart back into rhythm. https://fal.cn/3aCPq

Gray hair, aches and pains, and weight gain. Dr. Amy Braddock discusses some common symptoms that may be connected to stress. https://fal.cn/LHStressSymptoms

Allergies or COVID-19? COVID-19 and seasonal allergies share many symptoms, but there are some key differences between the two. https://fal.cn/3azwM

Our drive-thru flu shot clinic at South Providence Medical Park is open from 8 a.m. to noon every Saturday through Oct. 31. Visit muhealth.org/flu for more information.