Premier Location
St. John's Mercy is located in the heart of Creve Coeur, a large suburb with primarily upper-middle income residents. Creve Coeur was the first municipality to inaugurate emergency medical services that conformed to U.S. standards and is distinguished by excellent police and fire protection. St. John's Mercy Medical Center is St. Louis County's largest hospital facility and has the county's only Level 1 Trauma Center.
A Rich History
St. Louis was founded as a riverfront French trading post in 1764. Today, the St. Louis metropolitan area consists of seven Missouri and five Illinois counties and includes 2,576,500 people; 96,000 households, with a total income of $73 billion, and a work force of approximately 1,345,000 people. The St. John's Mercy Medical Center complex of 46 acres is located in the center of St. Louis County, which covers 500 share miles and houses more than 4,000 employees.
Home to the World's Fair of 1904, St. Louis remains true to its historical landmarks, traditions and culture. Such American favorites as ice cream cones and iced tea were invented at the World's Fair, which also popularized hot dogs and hamburgers. Many neighborhoods maintain their historical roots, including the French traditions of the city founders in Soulard, St. Louis' oldest neighborhood; the cobblestone streets of the river city at Laclede's Landing; and the Mudd's Grove Mansion and National Historic Landmark train station of Kirkwood.
Missouri has comparatively low gasoline tax and auto insurance rates. Seat belts and infant seat restraints are mandatory in Missouri, and a new Missouri motorist is required to pass written and driving examinations to obtain a Missouri driver's license.
The St. Louis area is the world headquarters for such companies as Maritz, Inc.; Monsanto Company; Ralston Purina Company; Pet, Inc.; Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc.; Mallinckrodt, Inc.; and the Kellwood Company. As a result of its geographic location, St. Louis is the site of numerous major branch offices for many other national industries.
Appealing Attractions
St. Louis has many appealing attractions, such as the internationally acclaimed St. Louis Symphony Orchestra located in Powell Hall and the St. Louis Municipal Opera in Forest Park. Art lovers can admire outstanding collections in the recently renovated St. Louis Art Museum, where the works of Picasso, van Gogh, and other major artists contribute to a collection of more than 700 paintings. The Museum's collection of African art is one of the world's largest and most diverse.
The St. Louis Science Center offers special events, an OMNIMAX Theater, and educational programs, as well as a hands-on introduction to physical and biological sciences. The area's children's museum, the Magic House, offers hands-on exhibits and is as much fun for adults as for children, and the City Museum offers art and recreation for kids of all ages. The 630-foot Gateway Arch, located on the Mississippi riverfront, is a striking symbol of St. Louis as a central U.S. axis of trade and commerce. Other noteworthy sites are the Missouri Botanical Garden, the world-class St. Louis Zoo, Grant's Farm, Six Flags over Mid-America, the National Museum of Transportation, and much more. The renovated Union Station provides exciting shopping, varied entertainment and numerous dining establishments. The 'Fabulous Fox Theatre,' a grandly redecorated former movie palace, presents live theater with headliner shows by top composers such as Andrew Lloyd Webber and Rodgers and Hammerstein.
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Best Sports City
Recently named America's Best Sports City, St. Louis is home to many sports teams and avid fans, with the St. Louis Cardinals playing baseball at Busch Memorial Stadium and the NFL's St. Louis Rams at the Trans World Dome. The Savvis Center hosts St. Louis Blues hockey as well as the Saint Louis University Billikens basketball team. Soccer fans can cheer on the St. Louis Ambush professional soccer team.
Excellent Shopping & Dining
Shopping in St. Louis is varied and ranges from open-air markets in the Soulard and St. Charles areas to fine stores; such as Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue and Lord & Taylor, in Plaza Frontenac or the St. Louis Galleria. St. Louisans are indulged by fine restaurants in all parts of the city, including Tony's of St. Louis, recipient of the Mobile Travel Guide Five Star Award and AAA Five Diamond Award.
Affordable, Diverse Housing
St. Louis County offers a wide range of housing options: new apartment complexes, historical restorations, family subdivisions, and attractive residential properties. Neighboring communities of Creve Coeur, Frontenac, Town and Country, Des Peres, Clayton, Chesterfield, and Ladue offer luxury homes and apartments. Home prices tend to be lower than those in most metropolitan areas of the United States, and property taxes and real estate costs are modest. Utility rates are below those listed as the national average. Because of the range of available housing, a visit with a prospective landlord or real estate agent is advisable.
Quality Schools
St. Louis City and St. Louis County have an abundance of schools (public, independent, and parochial). A few of these schools offer single-sex education for boys and girls. Excellent schools also are available for children with special needs, and a variety of colleges and universities offer higher education.
Getting Around
Driving in and around St. Louis is relatively easy. The Medical Center is located at the junction of Interstate 64 (Highway 40) and Interstate 270. The immediately adjoining thoroughfares of Ballas, Conway, Ladue and Olive Street Road provide direct links to outlying areas for shopping, education and leisure. The Lambert-St. Louis International Airport, which is one of the nation's busiest air-traffic hubs, is easily accessible.
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