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Caregivers

Kelsey's Story

Kelsey and Matthew Mercer share how their son Lincoln inspired them to support other children and families in the heart ...

Patient Stories

Ellie Scott: A Gifted Life

At a young age Ellie Scott was diagnosed with a disorder called alveolar capillary dysplasia with misalignment of the pulmonary ...

Mom Docs

How to Manage Encopresis in Children

Encopresis is a frustrating experience for children, parents, and teachers. Encopresis is generally defined as the passage of feces in ...

Mom Docs

Guidelines for Leaving Your Child Home Alone

Is your child ready to stay home alone this summer? Our Safety Stop team discusses guidelines for leaving your child ...

Mom Docs

What Can Pregnancy Vaccines Do for Me?

 Did you know that during pregnancy vaccines can be very important to protect your baby? In this video, Dr ...

Mom Docs

Keeping Your Child Safe on the Ice: What You Need to Know About Hockey

In St. Louis, all eyes have been on the rink for the last few months. The Blues have inspired many ...

News

St. Louis Children's Hospital Ranks No. 1 in Missouri and Top Nine Percent in the Nation

U.S. News & World Report has again ranked St. Louis Children’s Hospital-Washington University School of Medicine among America’s Best Children’s ...

Mom Docs

The Bugs Are Here! | Dealing with Mosquito Bites

Rainy springs and hot summers in our beloved St. Louis bring a variety of annoying insects. Particularly, during these months ...

Mom Docs

Everything about bug bites on kids | St. Louis Children’s Hospital

What are the best ways to prevent and treat bug bites on kids? We’ll discuss the different types of bug ...