Support Every Step of the Way
Whether a child is here for a short-term or long-term stay, developing ways to cope with fear, anxiety and separation from family and friends are necessary tools to help navigate the inpatient experience. St. Louis Children’s makes sure that no family goes through the journey alone.
Families come to us from around the world because they want their child to participate in groundbreaking cancer trials, to meet with clinical teams at the forefront of pediatric organ transplantation, or to undergo a life-changing surgical procedure that was pioneered right here.
To maintain our status as a destination hospital, we must prioritize wraparound services that exceed expectations and provide support for these patients every step of the way.
Navigating a child’s healthcare journey can be challenging. That’s why so many patients rely on the Center for Families (CFF), a donor-funded resource hub that is accessible to families 24/7.
For families in need of more personalized support, Child Life Specialists facilitate services to help normalize hospitalization and manage stress during difficult times.
With your help, we will realize our vision of a nursing workforce that represents more children and families in the regions we serve.
Help create an endowment to support the work of pioneering changemakers who will sustain Dr. Nash’s legacy in perpetuity.
An XMR suite is a critical requirement for establishing clinical programs that will distinguish St. Louis Children’s regionally – if not nationally and internationally.
The Importance of Family-Centered Care
We believe that basic needs such as food, clean clothes, a shower or a quiet place to rest must be met in order for parents and guardians to become active participants in their child’s care. Your partnership enables St. Louis Children’s to continue offering these resources and essential support through the following programs.
Meet Zoe
When Zoe was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy and propionic acidemia, nearby hospitals couldn’t accommodate the heart and liver transplant that she desperately needed. ONLY St. Louis Children’s could perform both. Two years after receiving the lifesaving surgery, Zoe is back home doing what she does best – being a happy, healthy nine-year-old kid.
Learn more about Zoe’s story at St.LouisChildrens.org/MeetZoe