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Causes of Fainting | What to Do If Your Child Faints

There are many different causes of fainting and many reasons why a child might faint. Not all of them are ...

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Youth Sports Injury Prevention

From helmets to mouth guards, our team breaks down the essentials your child needs to help prevent sports injuries. We’ll ...

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Hernias in Children | Symptoms, Procedures, & Recovery

Hernias in children are common reasons why an otherwise healthy child might need to see a pediatric surgeon. But what ...

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War Against Warts | Prevention & Treatment

Warts are usually a benign skin condition but can sometimes become painful or unsightly. They commonly appear as small areas ...

News

Children With Rare Gene Mutation Gather in St. Louis as Doctors, Researchers Try to Build Treatment Guide

Doctors and researchers at the GNAO1 clinic are trying to build a diagnostic and treatment guide for children impacted by ...

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Helmet Safety Facts | Safety Stop

Our friends at Safety Stop are back! Today, they’ll show us how to properly fit your child’s helmet. From biking ...

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Hyperinsulinism Center Offers Quick Assessment of Diffuse or Focal Disease

The Washington University Hyperinsulinism Center at St. Louis Children’s Hospital offers multidisciplinary and comprehensive care for children with congenital hyperinsulinism. ...

Caregivers

Michelle Stecher was a Heart Center Patient 30 Years Ago and is Now an Inpatient Nurse

Read more about Michelle Stecher's lifelong struggle as a congenital heart disease patient. Learn more about her experiences with St ...

News

4,000th Cerebral Palsy Patient to Come to St. Louis Hospital for Life-Changing Surgery

Seven-year-old Ivy Rogers from Australia has become the 4,000th patient at St. Louis Children's Hospital to take steps after receiving ...