BJC Community Health Literacy Services charges nominal fees to cover the cost of providing programs and staff. This provides services to everyone in need and sustains the programs for the future. We will quote you an hourly rate per staff for the duration of the program, with a four-hour minimum with one hour for set-up and breakdown. Travel time to areas outside of the St. Louis metro area constitutes an additional fee, arranged individually depending upon distance and the number of staff required. Additional fees also apply for blood tests.

Educational Presentations
Cost: $150 per hour

Includes instructor and handouts. Presentations on most health-related topics and issues.

Health Coaching Services
Cost: $43 per person, per hour, plus fees for screening tests

Includes health-risk appraisal and blood pressure, weight, body mass index, heart rate measures, blood glucose and cholesterol -- total cholesterol, HDL (high density lipoprotein) with ratio, LDL (low density lipoprotein) and triglycerides. The session includes interpretation and goal-setting.


Flu Vaccines
Cost: $25 per person


Smoking Cessation Programs
Cost: $1,000 per group
Minimum eight, maximum 15 per group

Based on the American Lung Association smoking cessation program. The six-session program includes understanding smoking addiction, behavior modification, weight control and stress reduction. Sessions facilitated by American Lung Association Smoking cessation trained instructor who is also a former smoker.


Weight Management Programs
Cost:
Individual weight management -- $33 per hour at BJC locations, travel may increase fee
Package -- $150 per person, includes six consultations

Depression and Anxiety Screening -- 314.729.4004
The cost for services provided by the BJC BH service delivery system is determined by insurance held by the customer and the BJC BH contract. Current insurance and contracts include:

  • Behavioral health services for employees of BJC HealthCare who are BJC covered
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Missouri Department of Mental Health

Persons requesting services through private insurance, managed care plans and employee assistance programs (EAPs) may be covered through their plans. We will need to obtain authorization from these companies for services requested. All other persons will be asked to provide evidence of income, insurance or Medicaid/Medicare to determine the cost -- if any -- for services. Costs are based on a standard means test. The staff of the Call Center will assist you in determining whether you are covered for our services and -- if you are -- what information we will need to bring to your first appointment.

Mammography Vans

Missouri Baptist Medical Center Mammography Van
We recommend that you first contact your insurance provider to verify coverage for a screening mammogram, and to determine if written authorization from your primary care physician is required. If so, please bring this written authorization and your medical insurance card with you to your appointment.

For members of participating insurance plans and Medicare, Missouri Baptist Medical Center will file your claim for you.

Siteman Cancer Center Mammography Van
The fee will be billed to the patient, her insurance company, or Medicare. Insurance card should be brought to the appointment. The van is certified by the FDA and sponsored in partnership with the Siteman Cancer Center and Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology.


Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Screening
Cost: $30 per person


Health Risk Appraisals
Cost: Depends upon format offered

Includes a detailed questionnaire discussing tobacco safety, nutrition, stress, exercise, exams and medical history. Individuals receive a report, and an aggregate report is prepared for the employer if there is a minimum of 50 participants.


Flexibility and Grip Strength
Cost: $33 per hour


Percent Body Fat
Cost: $33 per hour