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Philanthropic support sustains our caregiver workforce, invests in innovation and discovery, and extends care into our community, leading to exceptional care for all. Here are a few ways compassionate generosity has come together recently to support exceptional care and make Barnes-Jewish Hospital a pillar of the community.

Many patients with breast cancer have expressed heartfelt gratitude and created special bonds with Julie Margenthaler, MD, FACS, director of Breast Surgical Services at Siteman Cancer Center. While her expert surgical oncology skills are nationally renowned, patients especially appreciate her compassionate, personal approach to care.

In honor of her dedication to patients over the past 30 years, Dr. Margenthaler was installed as the inaugural Endowed Chair for Surgical Excellence in Breast Cancer through The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital on April 9, 2026.

Nine organizations working to address critical health challenges in the St. Louis community will receive $338,765 in funding through The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital’s Community Support Grants Program. The Foundation is committed to investing in the organizations that support the health of our community and is proud to partner with the following organizations to build healthier and brighter futures for our neighbors in the community: 

On March 6, 2026, The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital and the College installed Bernadette Henrichs, PhD, CRNA, CCRN, CHSE, FAANA, was named Jack Taylor Dean and Professor of Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing Goldfarb School of Nursing to lead all academic programs and educational policy at Goldfarb.

A total of 16 research scientists and physicians received support from the Siteman Investment Program (SIP). SIP is a biannual research grant program at Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and WashU Medicine. These individuals are leading unique cancer research projects that advance patient care through innovation.

The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital’s commitment to building healthier and brighter futures for everyone extends beyond the hospital walls and into the community. The Foundation is proud to announce the distribution of $66,000 to three nonprofit organizations in the St. Louis region through its Community Support Grants Program.

The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital recently presented Michael Avidan, MBBCh, with its 2025 President's Achievement Award. Dr. Avidan leads WashU Medicine's Department of Anesthesiology. He is the Dr. Seymour and Rose T. Brown Professor of Anesthesiology and anesthesiologist-in-chief at Barnes-Jewish Hospital.

Each year, the Foundation presents the President's Achievement Award to an accomplished physician, researcher, or faculty partner who upholds the Barnes-Jewish Hospital mission, advances medical knowledge, continuously improves the delivery of world-class patient care, and educates the next generation of clinicians.

Six resident physicians and fellows received Knowlton Incentive for Excellence Awards at The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital’s 41st annual award presentation on November 24, 2025. 

A recent Leading Edge Medicine event featured a panel of WashU Medicine and Barnes-Jewish Hospital cardiovascular experts. Drs. Gregory A. Ewald, Tsuyoshi Kaneko, and Nishath Quader discussed the future of cardiovascular care and the philanthropic investments that are transforming outcomes for patients with heart disease.

The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital is pleased to announce it has raised $2 million to establish PREVENT, a multidisciplinary program at WashU Medicine and Barnes-Jewish Hospital focused on prevention and early detection of stomach and pancreatic cancers.