Your child stepped on a nail. What do you do next?
I often encounter emergency department (ED) visits for complaints about foot injuries from stepping on a nail or other sharp ...
St. Louis Children’s 'No Questions Asked' Gun-Lock Program Expands to all BJC Locations
Free gun lock kiosks now available across BJC It’s a record and distinction no one wanted. In 2022, St. Louis ...
St. Louis Children’s Hospital Again Named Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center
St. Louis Children’s Hospital has been re-verified as a Level 1 pediatric trauma center by the American College of Surgeons. ...
‘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 ...
Stay Warm, Stay Safe
Following a few key precautions can help your family stay safe when spending time inside. Winter is prime time to ...
My Child Needs to See a Doctor! The Top 10 Reasons to Go Straight to the Emergency Room.
When your child is sick or injured, there are several options for receiving medical care. Should you call your pediatrician ...
Quality Improvement Project Aims at Changing Steroid Prescribed for Asthma Exacerbations
St. Louis Children's Hospital explains why new findings found the drug dexamethasone to be more effective at treating asthma attacks ...
Safer Swimming
Swim safety devices can help your kids enjoy the water with confidence. Summer has arrived, and your little ones cannot ...
Emergency Room
The emergency room at St. Louis Children's Hospital provides top-ranked care for pediatric emergencies including trauma and/or illness. Learn more about our compassionate care with free parking, private rooms, fast track areas and "ouchless" care at St. Louis Children's Hospital. ...
Water Safety -- Opening the Pool?
While enjoying the water can be part of the magic of summer for children, safety experts urge precautions to prevent ...
