Cancer - BJC Healthcare
- BJC HealthCare is a nonprofit health system based in St. Louis, Missouri, now formed from the merger of Saint Luke’s Health System with BJC Health System (operating as BJC HealthCare since 2024). It includes multiple hospitals, notably Barnes–Jewish Hospital and St. Louis Children’s Hospital (affiliated with Washington University School of Medicine), and offers comprehensive care across primary, emergency, inpatient, and specialty services. - For cancer care in the Alton area, the page indicates BJC operates a wide network of hospitals and health services, including oncology clinics and nurse roles, but does not specify a dedicated cancer center in Alton. The BJC system emphasizes patient-centered cancer services across its hospitals, with potential access to oncology clinics and specialists within the network. - Key contact: BJC HealthCare (general): 314-454-6000, 314-996-5000, 314-747-3000. Headquarters: St. Louis, MO. Parent: BJC Health System. CEO: Richard Liekweg. - Checking nearby BJC cancer care locations within the system, as cancer services are typically offered at major hospitals in the network (e.g., Barnes-Jewish Hospital or affiliated facilities) rather than a separate Alton campus. - Visiting bjc.org or calling the listed numbers to locate the nearest BJC oncology clinic or to schedule an oncology consult in the Alton area or its vicinity.
