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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 ...

Mom Docs

Hearing Tests for Kids | What You Should Know

We’ll discuss the different types of hearing exams your child might receive throughout their life – from birth to school ...

Mom Docs

Back to School Safety | What Parents Need to Know

It’s that time of year again — back to school! Whether your kids take the bus to school, walk, ride ...

Expert Advice

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 ...

Expert Advice

Medical Animation: Influenza

Influenza, or the flu, is caused by one of several types of viruses that can spread quickly from person to ...

Expert Advice

The Season for Business

Summer is prime time for kids to learn about the world of entrepreneurship. Running a car wash, lawn mowing business ...

Expert Advice

Safe Summer Skin

Sunburns or insect bites may feel like an inescapable part of summer, but both can be prevented. To protect your ...