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Pumpkin Carving Alternatives | Halloween Safety Tips for Parents
Looking for safe alternatives to carving pumpkins this year? We’ve recruited a few helpers to demonstrate our favorite pumpkin decorating ...
Comprehensive Clinic Addresses Noncardiac Issues of Fontan Patients
St. Louis Children’s Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine offers a multidisciplinary option for evaluating children for the noncardiac ...
New Neurology Chief Focuses on Research and Collaboration for Better Patient Care
With an insatiable curiosity and passion for patient care, pediatric neurologist Christina Gurnett, MD, PhD, doesn’t accept the status quo ...
The Pros and Cons of Vertebral Body Tethering for Scoliosis
Scott Luhmann, MD, has expertise in a variety of procedures to treat scoliosis including vertebral body stapling, tethering and resection. ...
Historic Heart-Lung Transplant Saves Baby
Read about how St. Louis Children's Hospital helped Jack with hypoplastic left heart syndrome. ...
Going to the Emergency Room | Your Child’s First Emergency Room Visit
It’s natural that you might have to visit the emergency room with your child at some point. In this MomTalks ...
What is a Pediatric Dentist?
Taking your child to their first dentist appointment is an exciting milestone. However, it may also bring about many questions ...
Fall Allergy Relief For Your Child
Enjoying the cool air during fall is refreshing after the heat of the summer months. Unfortunately, many kids struggle with ...
Kids and Cell Phones | How Young is Too Young?
My older son started middle school this year, and he did so without a cellphone. Yes, that’s right, my son ...