Cancer - BJC Healthcare
Cancer Care • Alton, IL
About
Summary: - 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. If you’re specifically seeking “Cancer - BJC Healthcare Alton,” consider: - 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.
Clinic Type
Cancer Care
Address
4901 Forest Park Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63108, US
Phone
314-273-1966
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Opening Hours
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. (general inquiries)
Services Offered
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- MedicalRecords.com: 2.8/5 (64)
- Rehab.com: 2.51/5 (275)
- Momentary/CMS HCAHPS data: 4/5 (769)
Patients praise
- Professional and caring nursing staff and physicians in many cases
- Commendable staff responsiveness in some departments
- Strong nurse communication scores compared to national averages
- Clean and well-organized facility in many areas
- High overall patient recommendation rate (approx. 75%)
Common complaints
- Long wait times in the emergency room
- Perceived lack of care, empathy, or communication in some instances
- Cleanliness concerns (below national average in some metrics)
- Issues with responsiveness or receiving assistance when needed
"The staff that I had last night were phenomenal. My nurse Katie G the RN was very kind she was attentive , gentle, even though she was busy she busted her butt to make sure I had everything I needed."
— Holden cook on MedicalRecords.com"I came into the ER with excruciating left leg pain... I limped out of the ER because I'm not going to pay thousands of dollars to be ignored and mistreated."
— Anonymous reviewer on Rehab.comSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- BJC hosts same-day lung cancer screening in Edwardsville IL — Nov 13, 2025
- BJC GI lab promotes preventive screenings in Illinois — Mar 9, 2026
- “Ribbons of Strength” Fundraiser April 30 at Bluff City Grill – River County News — Apr 16, 2026
- BJC Health System Awarded 109 Recognitions for Clinical Excellence in U.S. News & World Report | RiverBender.com — Jul 29, 2025
- Rapid Diagnosis Clinic introduced at OSF Moeller Cancer Center | Local News | advantagenews.com — Feb 2, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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OSF Moeller Cancer Center in Alton (OSF HealthCare) - Location: Alton, Illinois (part of OSF HealthCare system) - Focus: Cancer diagnosis, treatment, and care; part of OSF HealthCare’s network of cancer services - Context: OSF HealthCare operates 21 facilities nationwide, including locations in Illinois (e.g., Alton, Galesburg, Rockford, Pontiac, Princeton). Recent headlines include rapid diagnosis initiatives and recognitions within the OSF network. If you’re looking for specifics (address, services offered, appointment info, or contact details) for OSF Moeller Cancer Center in Alton, I can pull those details or guide you to the exact page.
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