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Preventing Lawn Mower Injuries
It’s summertime, the grass is green, and the lawn mowers are motoring! The smell of freshly cut grass is a ...
‘Is There a Doctor in the Ambulance?' Area Kids Benefit From Doctor’s Special Training
As part of the dual Washington University PEM/EMS fellowship he is completing at Children’s, Joe Finney, MD supports, trains and ...
When Should Your Child Be Evaluated for Braces?
Dr. Emily Hahn, Pediatric Dentist at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, discusses orthodontic care for children and advises on when your ...
Global Brain Tumor Program at St. Louis Children’s Hospital
In September 2020, Polish 18-year-old Julia was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor. Julia reached out to Washington University School ...
Summer Burn Safety Tips
Tiki torches, citronella candles, grills, and fire pits say summer outdoors, but these evening pleasures are also burn hazards for ...
How To Prevent Heat-Related Illnesses
Dr. Jamie Kondis, Pediatrician at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, explains how to prevent heat-related illnesses—a common concern in the ...
Tips to Avoid Heat-Related Illnesses
There’s so much to do during the summer and many opportunities for illness or injury. Typical summertime activities like swimming ...
Can Fireworks Damage Hearing?
Summer is a time to run around, play, and have fun outdoors, but as the 4th of July approaches, it’s ...
Life Skills to Teach Your Teen
Successful Launch in 10…9…8…7… “Can you iron?….. Change a tire?…. Fill a prescription?” I ask these questions in rapid-fire to ...