St. Louis Children’s Hospital

As providers of advanced medical care, physicians and staff at St. Louis Children's Hospital are frequent sources for expert commentary in pediatrics and highlights in patient care. The following are some recent news features.

	Pharmacist Christine Pavlak talks to KTVI about mistakes parents should avoid when giving their children medicine.
	Hospital Vice President Rick Majzun returns from an international trip studying infant mortality. He shares what he learned with the St. Louis Post Dispatch.
	KTVI interviews Dr. Kelly Ross about issues single parents should consider as they start to date again.
	KSDK sits down with a neurosurgy team from St. Louis Children's Hospital preparing to leave on a medical mission trip to Haiti.
	Our experts talk to KTVI both about a rash of unsafe sleep deaths in the St. Louis area, and how parents can protect their babies.
	Hand-foot-mouth disease is most common in the fall and summer, but as one of our Answer Line nurses explains on KTVI, cases present year-round.
	KTVI tags along as Santa makes his rounds at St. Louis Children's Hospital.
	The St. Louis Post-Dispatch introduces us to Katie Hilke, a nine-year-old who turned a hobby into a way to help kids with cancer.
	The holidays can be especially stressful for moms.  Dr. Kelly Ross, hospitalist and mom to triplets, offers suggestions on making this season less frantic and more memorable on KTVI.
	Those little button batteries look harmless, but they can have horrible consequences if a child swallows one.  One of our Answer Line nurses details the risk on KTVI.
	Home safety expert Abbey Iffrig talks to KTVI about keeping kids safe in unfamiliar surroundings throughout the busy holiday season.
	The FDA is requiring manufacturers to produce only one concentration of acetaminophen.  Pharmacist Christine Pavlak explains to KTVI why it's important to read labels carefully.
	Hospitalist Dr. Kathleen Berchelmann talks to KTVI about the HPV vaccine, and mandatory HIV testing in teens.
	Before heading out the door this Halloween, mom and physician Dr. Kelly Ross offers a few safety reminders on KTVI.
	Dr. David Balzer, interventional cardiologist, explains the benefits of the Melody Valve to HEC-TV's Innovations program.
	Patients are traveling from far and wide for Dr. T.S. Park.  The St. Louis Post Dispatch follows families who have flown across oceans so their children can walk across the room.
	Dr. Greg Storch, director of Infectious Diseases, speaks with KSDK about the recent outbreak of listeria from canteloupes.
	Would you have guessed one of the leading cause of pediatric burns is in your pantry?  Director of Trauma, Diana Kraus, highlights the worst burn culprits and best treatment options on KTVI.
	Should a child be tested for heart function before playing sports? Cardiologist Jennifer Silva, who specializes in children at-risk for sudden cardiac death, shares advice with KSDK.
	Dietitian Tara Todd refutes recent media reports about dangerous levels of aresnic in apple juice with KTVI.
	The change in seasons can bring on a spike in cases of asthma and allergies. Pediatric nurse practitioner and asthma/allergy specialists talks about signs, symptoms and treatments with KTVI.
	The start of a new season brings a spike in sports injuries.  Dr. Mark Halstead talks to KTVI about athletes most at risk, and what parents and coaches can do to help.
	The St. Louis Post Dispatch shares the story of David Cluff, a teenager who has turned a personal challenge into a way to reach others.
	A recent study stirred controversy over when it's appropriate to allow your child to sleep with his parents.  Dr. Kelly Ross explains why its never okay for a baby under 12 months on KTVI.
	It doesn't take long after school starts for the germs to start spreading.  Mary Laffey Adams with the Answer Line talks about the bugs we're already seeing, and those that may creep in soon on KTVI.
	The dosing guidelines for acetaminaphen are changing.  Pharmacist Christine Pavlak explains the changes on KTVI.
	Parent educator, Sharon Rau, shared some suggested questions you should ask before planning a playdate, with KTVI.
	Registered dietitian Tara Todd shares some advice with KSDK on making sure kids get a protein-packed breakfast before school.
	KSDK's ShowMe St. Louis highlighted Clare's brave battle with cancer - a battle that never kept her from her love of dancing. Clare is an honorary "Ride for a Child" patient for the Pedal the Cause bike ride. Dr. Fred Huang, pediatric oncologist, shared her story.
	Are your kids nervous about going back to school?  Dr. Cathy Hutter provides tips on how to identify and how to manage their anxieties on KTVI.
	It's like video game and 3-D movie technology came together to fix a teenager's broken heart. Director of Cardiology, Dr. George Van Hare explains to KTVI.
	Dietitian Tara Todd explains the link between TV and obesity to KTVI. Here's a hint - it's not the programming!
	Got a question about your child's symptoms? There's an app for that, as seen on KPLR/KTVI.
	Exercise physiologist Heather Ruble shares some creative tips with KTVI on getting kids under 5 to exercise.
	How do you know your toddler is ready to move from the crib to a bed? Parent educator Sharon Rau shares advice for moms and dads on KTVI.
	Is your child ready to talk? The mouth may say 'no,' but the hands say 'yes!' Speech therapist Lacey Hall explains baby sign language with KTVI.
	Father and daughter both receive care from our heart center - 24 years apart! Dr. Charles Canter, director of our heart transplant program, explains to KSDK.
	Newborn becomes first in the world to use artificial lung while awaiting a lung transplant. Dr. Pirooz Eghtesady shares the story with KTVI.
	Dr. Doug Carlson, Emergency Medicine, explains the dangers of inflatable "kiddie" pools to KTVI.
	Answer Line nurse Paula Losito talks to KTVI about protecting kids in the heat of summer.
	Dr. Kelly Ross, Newborn Medicine, shares advice on caring for multiples with KTVI's morning show, in preparation for St. Louis Children's Hospital's webinar series on multiple births.
	Cancer survivor Brooke Cantwell shares her story during a ceremony where Hyundai Hope on Wheels presented St. Louis Children's Hospital with money for childhood cancer research. KSDK featured the announcement.
	Pediatric gastroenterologist Dr. Liz Utterson talks to KTVI about a universal issue for kids: tummy aches.  She offers tips on what parents can do at home and when to call the doctor.
	Would you recognize the signs and symptoms of ADHD?  What can you do to help your child?  Dr. Jill Isenberg talks to KTVI.
	Dietitian Tara Todd looks at how different foods influence a child's behavior on KTVI's morning show.
	Are the sniffles a sign of a cold, allergies, or RSV?  Answer Line nurse Tracy Russo on KTVI.
	Dr. Gregory Storch, Infectious Diseases, discusses tick-borne illness with KMOV.
	Answer Line nurse Courtney Moore reviews suggested limits for kids and caffeine on KTVI's morning show.
	KSDK introduces us to the first child in the St. Louis area to receive a breathing pacemaker.
	Little Patrick is back home in Liberia, after traveling to St. Louis Children's Hospital for life-saving surgery. KSDK has been following his story.
	KSDK follows  the web of the dream catcher, as it brings hope - and some believe good luck - to children awaiting heart transplants at St. Louis Children's Hospital.
	March is Brain Injury Prevention Month.  St. Louis Children's Hospital community educator Sharon Rau demonstrates how to properly fit a helmet on KTVI.
	Having heart surgery inspired her to touch others' hearts. See what one hospital is doing for her fellow patients from across the miles. Click here.
	Meet baby Saleh, who traveled to St. Louis Children's Hospital from the United Arab Emirates, for a life-saving lung transplant.
	Valentine's Day sweethearts - KSDK introduces us to a couple from Kentucky who met here at St. Louis Children's Hospital after receiving lung transplants. Click here
	Have fun sledding, but be safe. Dr. Doug Carlson with the Emergency Unit shares tips with KSDK.
	KMOV features a new violence prevention program St. Louis Children's Hospital plans to launch later this year.
	KSDK follows the journey of a four-year-old boy who traveled here from Liberia for life-saving surgery after suffering a terrible accident. Click here
	St. Louis Children's Hospital, Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine team up to provide bariatric surgery to teenagers, as featured on KTVI and KMOV.
	Dr. Greg Storch, Infectious Diseases Director, reminds KMOV why it's so important to get flu shots. Click here
	KTVI introduces us to a cancer survivor whose nickname suits him perfectly. They call him "Super Jake." Click here
	"Ellen, let's dance!" KSDK follows a cancer patient's video "audition" with his music therapist for the Ellen Degeneres show! Click here
	WIL's "Cornbread" shares Averi's story about coping with a heart defect as part of his regular radio segment, "Cornbread's Kids." Click here
	Infant born with his intestines on the outside of his body is recovering in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, after receiving care through the Fetal Care Center. Click here to view the KSDK story.
	Campers with Camp Independence create "wheelchair art." Art therapist Julie Gant explains to the St. Louis Post Dispatch. Click here
	"Cooling therapy" shows promise for at-risk newborns, as Neonatologist Dr. Terrie Inder writes to the St. Louis Post Dispatch. Click here
	St. Louis Children's Hospital physician Dr. Misty Deming talks about some unusual complaints in the ER due to a new brand of Cheetos. Click here
	Campers with Camp Independence, a summer camp for children with cerebral palsy, are highlighted on KSDK's ShowMe St. Louis. Click here
	KSDK has a story about the Apple iPad being used for healing at St. Louis Children's Hospital.  Click here
	KPLR follows the story of baby Jax as he receives a life-saving liver transplant. Click here
	Pediatric Oncologist Dr. David Wilson talks to KSDK about the amazing journey of a little girl from Kenya, receiving treatment here for a neck tumor the size of a grapefruit. Click here
	Trauma Nurse Diana Kraus talks with KTVI about a new public service announcement circulating online about seat belts.  Click here
	Recognize the physical signs of Marfan syndrome. Dr. Angela Sharkey, pediatric cardiologist, talks to KMOV. Click here
	Dr. F. Sessions Cole, director of newborn medicine and chief medical officer, is one of the area's most dynamic people, according to the Ladue News. Click Here
	Viruses are making the rounds this winter.  Nurse Patti Kieffer tells KSDK's Show Me St. Louis how your family can help keep germs at bay. Click Here
	Life-changing surgery gives Charlotte a new independence.  Follow her story in the U.K.'s Bournemouth Daily Echo.  Click Here
	KSDK profiles the unique bond between heart patients woven together by one child's dream catcher art project.  Click Here
	From the U.K. to St. Louis...  BBC News follows 3-year-old Charlotte's journey through selective dorsal rhizotomy story at St. Louis Children's Hospital.  Click Here
	The Children's Holiday Festival was featured on Show Me St. Louis.  Click Here
	A 16-year-old St. Louis-area teen says he is especially thankful this holiday season after undergoing his second organ transplant.  Click Here
	Fun and Fund Raisers: The Children's Holiday Festival is featured in the Ladue News.  Click Here
	Dr. F. Sessions Cole speaks with the Wall Street Journal about Family-Centered Care.  Click Here
	Charlotte Smock Brooks’ compassion for children with heart problems motivated her to create a place that provides them with an experience like no other.  Click Here
	Kid-friendly hospital is nice even when your kid’s older: a personal experience published in the West End Word.  Click Here
	Tracey used her family's life savings to fly from the UK with her son Lewis to St. Louis Children's Hospital after hearing about Dr. T.S. Park and a procedure called selective dorsal rhizotomy. Click Here
	Talking with KWMU, Dr. Mark Manary discusses a new local alliance that is working to eradicate childhood malnutrition.  Click Here
	St. Louis Children's Hospital is among the nation's most beautiful hospitals, according to a survey released in August. Click Here
	For kids with heart problems, being miles away from a doctor's office or hospital can make attending a summer camp difficult or even impossible. That's why Camp Rhythm is making a difference. Kevin Tibbles of NBC News reports.  Click Here
	MLB and the St. Louis Cardinals teamed up with the Starlight Foundation to help support St. Louis Children's Hospital. Click Here
	Thanks to surgery performed by Dr. T.S. Park and the therapy Lili receives at PRISM, the little girl with cerebral palsy should have a normal life.  Click Here
	Dr. Jeffrey Leonard has helped nine-year-old Madeline Horrell fight and survive tumors in her cerebellum. Click Here
	The area's first pediatric simulation center opens at St. Louis Children's Hospital, as explained by KMOV. Click here
	Dr. Sanjiv Gandhi, cardiothoracic surgeon, talks to KTVI about the importance of organ donation, in a profile about a patient awaiting a transplant.  Click here
	Pediatric neurosurgeon Dr. T.S. Park has perfected a life-changing surgery to help improve the mobility of children with cerebral palsy. Kevin Tibbles of NBC News introduces us to Dr. Park and 3-year-old Lili Manasco. Click here
	Dr. Mike Noetzel explains how there is no link between vaccines and autism to KTRS's morning show. Click Here
	A liver transplant cured an 11-year old boy born with maple syrup urine disease.  Meet Austin, who's enjoying some sweet new experiences after his transplant.  Click Here.
	Dr. F. Sessions Cole, director of newborn medicine, discourages C-sections, and encourages pre-conception planning during a radio segment on parentsjournal.com.  Click Here
	Dietitian Marilyn Tanner-Blasiar offers tips on the website pregnancyandbaby.com about what to feed babies to help prevent food allergies. Click Here
	St. Louis Children's Hospital receives $30 million pledge from the Holekamp family, as detailed in the St. Louis Business Journal. Click Here
	New report issues warning for parents against co-sleeping. Dr. F. Sessions Cole, director of newborn medicine, talks to ABC news.  Click Here
	Baby, hold on! Dr. F. Sessions Cole, director of newborn medicine, talks to the Wall Street Journal about the dangers of delivering a baby too soon.  Click Here