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Mom Docs

Tips for Talking to Your Kids About the Upcoming Election

Are your kids curious about the upcoming election? Learn important tips to talk to your kids about this important U.S ...

Patient Stories

Determined Parents and Dedicated Team Won’t Let Rare Syndrome Hold Back Kerrigan

Erica Waggenspack knew nothing about Rett Syndrome until her youngest daughter, Kerrigan, was diagnosed in April 2020. ...

News

St. Louis Children’s Hospital Again Named Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center

St. Louis Children’s Hospital has been re-verified as a Level 1 pediatric trauma center by the American College of Surgeons. ...

Patient Stories

Finding New Hope in St. Louis

When doctors in Chicago offered Lucas Parato’s parents a very invasive treatment for their son’s craniosynostosis, St. Louis Children’s provided ...

Patient Stories

One Detail Leads to a Life-Changing Diagnosis

It was likely that Jack was born with the tumor that was discovered when he was just 15 months old ...

Caregivers

‘Is There a Doctor in the Ambulance?' Area Kids Benefit From Doctor’s Special Training

As part of the dual Washington University PEM/EMS fellowship he is completing at Children’s, Joe Finney, MD supports, trains and ...

Patient Stories

Global Brain Tumor Program at St. Louis Children’s Hospital

In September 2020, Polish 18-year-old Julia was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor. Julia reached out to Washington University School ...

Mom Docs

Newborn Breathing: What is Normal & What Is Not

Discover the nuances of newborn breathing with Dr. Katherine Rivera-Spoljaric, Pulmonologist at St. Louis Children’s Hospital. Learn about normal patterns ...

News

Online Scheduling Available for Orthopedic Visits

Parents can schedule a same-day or next-day pediatric orthopedic visits for common orthopedic conditions. ...