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Providing Hope Through a Continuum of Care
St. Louis Children’s and Washington University Heart Center offers patients and families medical and emotional support. ...
Children’s Dental Health | Advice for Parents
When should I start brushing my child’s teeth? Should I be using toothpaste with fluoride? What is the right age ...
Does My Child Need a Tonsillectomy? | Recurring Tonsillitis
When is it necessary for a child to have a tonsillectomy or, in other words, have their tonsils removed? A ...
Burn Management in the Emergency Department
Burn injuries are, unfortunately, a common reason for visits to the pediatric Emergency Department (ED). St. Louis Children’s Hospital is ...
Children’s Vision Exams | Parenting Resources
We’ll talk about the different vision tests your child will receive throughout their development and answer all your questions on ...
How to Effectively Manage a Busy Family Schedule
Back to school is a busy time for both children and parents. Between school, extracurriculars, work, and errands, it can ...
Is My Child Ready to Start School? | A Doctor’s Perspective
Recently, we celebrated my son’s eighth birthday and the start of the new school year, all within a week or ...
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 ...
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 ...