Batter Up
Step up to the plate and nominate a co-worker. Eighth annual BJC Health Hall of Fame honors health achievements.
Do you work with someone who’s made a major healthy lifestyle change? Or someone who leads by example and motivates others in the department to strive for healthier choices? How about someone who’s inspired you through a medical recovery or who’s involved in community organizations that seek to improve health or advance research?
The BJC “Health Hall of Fame” marks its eighth season recognizing BJC’s own health All-Stars. Teaming up with the St. Louis Cardinals, BJC once again recognizes one employee from each hospital, and one representing BJC corporate and service organizations with induction into the BJC Health Hall of Fame.
Get your BJC Health Hall of Fame nomination form here. Fill out online and print. Due to health privacy, forms require the nominee’s signature to be eligible for consideration. Deadline for entries is July 23.
Honorees will be guests at the October 2 Cardinals game against the Colorado Rockies with VIP treatment that includes pre-game honors on the field, suite seating with refreshments and a Cardinals gift bag. Honorees also will be invited to a luncheon with Steve Lipstein, BJC president and CEO, and will be recognized by their hospital or service organization.
Since the program’s inception in 2003, nearly 700 employees have been nominated for recognition.
2009 St. Louis Cardinals Health Hall of Fame Starting Lineup

BJC Salutes 2009 All-Star Employees
Playoff fever was in the air October 3 when the 2009 BJC Health Hall of Fame honorees took center stage for pre-game ceremonies during the final series of the season. The honorees and their guests enjoyed the St. Louis Cardinals-Milwaukee Brewers game courtesy of BJC Help for Your Health in recognition of their health achievements.
This year’s winners -- selected from among 75 nominees -- are honored for their healthy lifestyles or for achieving significant weight loss.
2009 St. Louis Cardinals Health Hall of Fame Starting Lineup
Alton Memorial Hospital -- Carole Henkhaus
Barnes-Jewish Hospital -- Sandra Filla, RN
Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital -- Cynthia Bardon, RN
Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital -- Andy Davidson, RN
BJC HealthCare -- Jack W. Leonard
Boone Hospital Center -- Heidi Campbell
Christian Hospital -- Angela Shanks
Missouri Baptist Medical Center -- Duane Wesche, RPh
Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital -- Jacob Smith
Parkland Health Center -- Mariah McNail
Progress West HealthCare Center -- Becky Ridenhour
St. Louis Children’s Hospital -- Jenna Neidhardt
2008 St. Louis Cardinals Health Hall of Fame Starting Lineup
BJC 2008 All-Star Lineup Honored at Cardinals Game
Health Hall of Famers were honored at the September 27, 2008, Cardinals game. In addition, winners attended a luncheon with BJC President and CEO, Steve Lipstein.
BJC's 2008 winners -- selected from among 72 nominees -- are honored for their healthy lifestyles or for achieving significant weight loss.
2008 St. Louis Cardinals Health Hall of Fame Starting Lineup
Alton Memorial Hospital -- Mary Bayer
Barnes-Jewish Hospital -- Lindsay Banta
Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital -- Jacqueline Gibson
Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital -- Diane Glen
BJC HealthCare -- Patty Wade
Boone Hospital Center -- Lori Humphrey
Christian Hospital -- Debbi Waters
Clay County Hospital -- Eileen Gorrell
Missouri Baptist Medical Center -- Patricia Teepe
Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital -- Rachel Branson
Parkland Health Center -- Jeania Byerly
Progress West HealthCare Center -- Ali Carson
St. Louis Children’s Hospital -- Amanda Wilson
2007 St. Louis Cardinals Health Hall of Fame Starting Lineup
BJC 2007 All-Star Lineup Honored at Cardinals Game
There was no pennant race this year for the St. Louis Cardinals, but that didn't keep the 2007 BJC Health Hall of Fame honorees from cheering on the Redbirds to an exciting 7-4 win over the Houston Astros September 22. VIP treatment included pre-game honors on the field, suite seating with refreshments and a Cardinals gift bag.
The 2007 winners -- selected from among 90 nominees -- are honored for their healthy lifestyles or for achieving significant weight loss.
2007 St. Louis Cardinals Health Hall of Fame Starting Lineup
Alton Memorial Hospital -- Carol Ewen
Barnes-Jewish Hospital -- Corri Payton
Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital -- Diane Young
Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital -- Stephanie Cole
BJC HealthCare -- Christina Schaljo
Boone Hospital Center -- Rick Chittum
Christian Hospital -- Phyllis Selke
Clay County Hospital -- Gayle Erxleben
Missouri Baptist Hospital-Sullivan -- Julianne Brain
Missouri Baptist Medical Center -- Juanita Wimp
Parkland Health Center -- Kathy Ferguson
Progress West HealthCare Center -- Jamie Bates
St. Louis Children's Hospital -- Cathy Baughman
2006 St. Louis Cardinals Health Hall of Fame Starting Lineup
BJC 2006 All-Star Lineup Honored at Cardinals Game
2006's 13 winners -- selected from among nearly 80 nominees -- enjoyed the Health Hall of Fame Luncheon, as well as celebrated their achievements at the September 30 Cardinals vs. Milwaukee Brewers baseball game in the new Busch Stadium -- which included on-field recognition during the pre-game ceremonies.
2006 St. Louis Cardinals Health Hall of Fame Starting Lineup
Alton Memorial Hospital -- Carol Noble, RN
Barnes-Jewish Hospital -- Diane Anderson
Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital -- Keith Bolton
Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital -- Cathy Carroll
BJC HealthCare -- Suzanne Mitchell
Boone Hospital Center -- Roxanne Gifford
Christian Hospital -- Teri Bequette
Clay County Hospital -- Gayla Seidl
Missouri Baptist Medical Center -- Christy Brooks, RN
Missouri Baptist Hospital-Sullivan -- Rebecca Hubbard, RN
Parkland Health Center -- Michelle Pryor
St. Louis Children's Hospital -- Charlotte Smock, RN
2005 St. Louis Cardinals Health Hall of Fame Starting Lineup
BJC 2005 All-Star Lineup Honored at Cardinals Game
September 10, 2005, was a special date at Busch Memorial Stadium. It marked the last Saturday night game ever at the venerable nearly 40-year-old ballpark. And, for 12 BJC employees and their families, it commemorated personal health achievements including significant weight loss, triumph over serious illness, and model healthy lifestyles. Nominated by their co-workers across the organization and selected by their facility or service organization from among nearly 80 candidates, the honorees were introduced during pre-game ceremonies on the field and presented with certificates, lapel pins and T-shirts.
2005 St. Louis Cardinals Health Hall of Fame Starting Lineup
Alton Memorial Hospital -- Susie Bechtold
Barnes-Jewish Hospital -- Brandy Foss, RN
Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital -- Debbie Shylanski
Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital -- Kathy Enloe
BJC Home Care Services -- Jennifer Haag
Boone Hospital Center -- Theresa Fisher, LPN
Christian Hospital -- Bogusia Lubecki
Clay County Hospital -- Michael Anderson
Missouri Baptist Hospital-Sullivan -- Robin Holmes
Missouri Baptist Medical Center -- Katie Kluesner
Parkland Health Center -- Rose O'Neal
St. Louis Children's Hospital -- Kevin Donze
2004 St. Louis Cardinals Health Hall of Fame Starting Lineup
BJC 2004 All-Star Lineup Honored at Cardinals Game
Thirteen health all-stars from throughout BJC took the field and were honored for achieving personal health goals or inspiring others to pursue health improvements. Chosen by their respective hospital or service organization from among more than 80 nominees, the 13 were recognized at the September 4 St. Louis Cardinals baseball game during pre-game ceremonies; and received certificates, pins and T-shirts.
2004 St. Louis Cardinals Health Hall of Fame Starting Lineup
Alton Memorial Hospital -- Cindy Bray
Barnes-Jewish Hospital -- JoAnn Vetter
Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital -- Maria Stiffler, RN
Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital -- Amy Smoot
BJC HealthCare -- Laura Morgan
Boone Hospital Center -- June Nelson
Christian Hospital -- John Oldham, MD
Clay County Hospital -- Linda Schnepper
Fayette County Hospital -- Kara Barker
Missouri Baptist Medical Center -- Corinne Miller, RN
Missouri Baptist Hospital-Sullivan -- Anissa Light
Parkland Health Center -- Vickie Halton
St. Louis Children's Hospital -- Mary Blackwell
2003 St. Louis Cardinals Health Hall of Fame Starting Lineup
BJC 2003 All-Star Lineup Honored at Cardinals Game
Thirteen health all-stars from throughout BJC took the field and were honored for achieving personal health goals or inspiring others to pursue health improvements. Chosen by their respective hospital or service organization from among 116 nominees, the 13 were recognized at a September St. Louis Cardinals baseball game with VIP treatment that included prime seats at batting practice, a free ticket for each winner and one guest, a Cardinals gift bag, and pre-game honors on the field.
2003 St. Louis Cardinals Health Hall of Fame Starting Lineup
Alton Memorial Hospital -- Sandy Wilschetz, RN
Barnes-Jewish Hospital -- Tamara Donahue, RN
Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital -- Diane Fix
Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital -- Karen Patterson
BJC HealthCare -- Diane Abbott
Boone Hospital Center -- Debra O'Neal, RN
Christian Hospital -- Jill Walter-Penn
Clay County Hospital -- Sarah Keck
Fayette County Hospital -- Amy Newsom
Missouri Baptist Medical Center -- Jennifer Jesse, RN
Missouri Baptist Hospital-Sullivan -- Connie Clemens Meek
Parkland Health Center -- Paula Allen
St. Louis Children's Hospital -- Amy Hermann, RN