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The Washington University Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program at Barnes-Jewish and St. Louis Children's Hospitals is Among First to Earn Accreditation

In recognition of its expertise in serving adults with congenital heart disease (CHD), The Washington University Adult Congenital Heart Disease ...

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Heart Center Once Again Earns National Excellence Honor

The St. Louis Children’s and Washington Universty Heart Center met clinical qualifications to maintain its status as an Optum Congenital ...

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New Guidelines Open Competitive Sports to Some Athletes With Heart Conditions

New guidelines from the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology have loosened some restrictions placed on competitive ...

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The Future of Augmented Reality is Here

Originally published in the Spring issue of Pathways, a newsletter for investors of the Children’s Discovery Institute. Written by Patti ...

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Behavioral Health Helpline Celebrates 10th Anniversary

St. Louis Children’s Hospital’s (SLCH) 454-TEEN/Project Safety Net service is celebrating its tenth anniversary not only as a helpline for ...

Patient Stories

Young Teen Undergoes Rare Heart-Lung Transplant At St. Louis Children's Hospital

Spencer Kolman was a busy, seemingly healthy teen a year ago. He was involved in drama, band, hockey and Boy ...

Expert Advice

Why Your Child's Behavior May Not Mean ADHD

When your child can’t sit still in class or pay attention, is disorganized and unfocused, or is acting out in ...

Expert Advice

Turn Your Kids Into Rule-Followers

When kids learn about the “three main reasons for rules,” we parents can quickly remind them why a rule is ...

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Stressed Out

Like adults, children get stressed. Children’s stress can come from a lot of sources. They’re under pressure to make good ...