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Four-Legged Employees Bring Out the Best in Patients and Families

The bonds between kids and dogs have always been seen as strong. The St. Louis Children’s Hospital facility support dog ...

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Healthy Kids Express Expands to Include Diabetes Care

Removing barriers to access ensures children receive routine care closer to home ...

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St. Louis Children’s Celebrates 15th Year as a Top 25 Hospital

Extraordinary breadth and depth of expertise places Children’s among the nation’s best. ...

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Your Winter Virus Guide: Navigating Cold & Flu Season

Some of you may vaguely remember November of 2019 and before: a time when sniffles and minor fevers were potential ...

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How to choose the right running shoes for your child

A physical therapist at St. Louis Children’s Hospital gives two recommendations on what to look for in running shoes. ...

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When will my child’s baby teeth fall out?

Did you know most children don’t lose their last baby tooth until they’re 12 years old? ...

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What to know about summer viruses

Summer is full of fun — but it’s still possible to bring home a bug. ...

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What to know about tetanus shots and boosters

If your child steps on a rusty nail or a dirty piece of wood, give your pediatrician a call. ...

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What is a parent’s role in their child’s therapy?

It’s important to talk to your child’s therapist and establish some guidelines before the therapy begins. ...