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High-Schooler Riley Maher Thrives on the Field Seven Months After Cancer Diagnosis

Riley's doctor, Julia Warren, MD at Siteman Kids at St. Louis Children's Hospital, shaved her head in honor of Riley ...

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Infant Making Great Strides After In-Womb Surgery for Spina Bifida

Jackson underwent surgery before birth to repair his spina bifida. At four-months old, this little guy is make some great ...

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Screening for Postpartum Depression Helps Improve Child Health Outcomes

Treating all mothers with postpartum depression is of vital importance to the health of their children. Dr. Cynthia Rogers says ...

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Young St. Louis Man Inspires Through Positivity

Chase Cofer calls himself one in a billion and if you have the pleasure to met him in person you’d ...

Patient Stories

Providing Hope Through a Continuum of Care

St. Louis Children’s and Washington University Heart Center offers patients and families medical and emotional support. ...

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New Pediatric Behavioral Health Unit Expands Hospital's Commitment to Childhood & Adolescent Mental Health

In response to the growing need for pediatric behavioral health care, in July St. Louis Children’s Hospital opened a 14-bed ...

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Differences of Sex Development Clinic: Treating Complex Congenital Conditions

Washington University physicians at St. Louis Children's Hospital provide one location with specialized medical care for those with congenital conditions ...

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Bariatric Surgery: A Viable Option for Teens With the Disease of Obesity

Since 2013, obesity has been listed as a disease in the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems ...

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Medical Animation: Congenital Heart Defects

Congenital heart defect is the term given when one or more defects in the structure of the heart are present ...