Barnes-Jewish Inpatient Tower
BJC HealthCare opened a 16-story inpatient tower at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in September on the site of the former Queeny Tower. The updated tower features private rooms for heart and vascular patients, state-of-the-art imaging technology, and advanced surgical preparation and recovery areas.
A central feature of the redesign was flexibility. Patient rooms are now equipped to accommodate both intensive care and lower-acuity treatment, allowing care teams to bring expertise directly to patients and minimizing the need for transfers between rooms. The tower also includes dedicated spaces for family members to rest and recharge. Patient privacy is prioritized as well, with 280 private rooms…