National Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Week celebrates the contributions of Physician Assistants and Associates, Nurse Practitioners, and other certified providers. These professionals are authorized to diagnose, treat, and manage illnesses, prescribe medications, and perform clinical procedures. This week, held annually during the fourth week of September, underscores the value of a collaborative model in Advanced […]
National Rehabilitation Awareness Week is celebrated every year on the third week of September. In 2025, the Barnes-Jewish Hospital Rehabilitation Department celebrated National Rehabilitation Awareness Week from September 15-21, culminating in an awards luncheon recognizing those who made a difference in rehab. The “Friends of Rehab” award is given to a colleague outside of the […]
Margo Girardi, MD, SFHM, and Gina LaRossa, MD, contributed to an abstract and article that were featured in the Society of Hospital Medicine’s Journal of Hospital Medicine. The article, titled “Putting SQuID on the menu: A subcutaneous insulin protocol for diabetic ketoacidosis,” demonstrates how using a subcutaneous insulin protocol on hospitalist units for low-to-moderate severity […]
Congratulations to Crystal Atwood, MD, Safa Farrag, MD, and Eric Johnson, MD, on their promotions to Associate Professor of Medicine retroactive to July of 2025. Crystal Atwood, MD, is highly experienced in multiple clinical service lines in Hospital Medicine, with expertise in managing complex inpatient care. As an active member of the QI and Patient […]
Congratulations to hospitalist and long-time passionate educator, Anthony Dao, MD, on being selected to receive the Rising Star Award from the WashU Medicine Academy of Educators. Only two other WashU Medicine faculty were selected from a large pool of incredibly talented educators. Dr. Dao has joined the Division of Hospital Medicine after completing his Internal […]
Radha Devi, MD, Timothy Evans, MD, and Rob Young, MD, have been spearheading the ADEPT (Achieving Diagnostic Excellence Through Prevention and Teamwork) initiative at WashU in collaboration with Colorado’s Institute for Healthcare Quality, Safety, and Efficiency (IHQSE). Along with 14 other academic medical institutions across the United States, the WashU ADEPT team is leading the […]
The Division is excited to announce that 11 of our physicians have been selected for the 2025 Castle Connolly Top Doctors® list. The Top Doctors® selection process is based solely on merit; physicians cannot purchase their inclusion. These doctors exemplify superior healthcare, demonstrating both outstanding clinical expertise and excellent interpersonal abilities. For additional details, please […]
Medical Director of Patient Experience, and hospitalist Patricia Litkowski, MD, works closely with Heather Lazarides, Director of Patient Experience for BJH, and Roma Bordewick, Executive Director of Patient Care Services Operations, to collect feedback from patients post-discharge. This valuable feedback allows patients to share any individuals who made a significant impact on their hospital stay. […]
Congratulations to Doctors Timothy Ackerman and Tony Dao for receiving the Golden Globe Teaching Award. This award recognizes the time and effort Dr. Ackerman and Dr. Dao put towards teaching and assessing students rotating on the medicine ACR. Thank you to Timothy and Tony for their excellent and timely assessment during Block 4.
In the sophomore year of the APC Fellowship Program, two fellows are joining the Division of Hospital Medicine. We are delighted to welcome Amanda Airaghi, PA-S and Tabitha Gruskowski, NP. Amanda completed her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies at Mississippi State University in May of 2025. She holds a Bachelor of Science in […]