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Determined Parents and Dedicated Team Won’t Let Rare Syndrome Hold Back Kerrigan
Erica Waggenspack knew nothing about Rett Syndrome until her youngest daughter, Kerrigan, was diagnosed in April 2020. ...
Finding New Hope in St. Louis
When doctors in Chicago offered Lucas Parato’s parents a very invasive treatment for their son’s craniosynostosis, St. Louis Children’s provided ...
Five Common Childhood Asthma Myths
Asthma is a clinical diagnosis that is often misunderstood because it can present in different ways with different severities. We ...
How to Keep Your Child’s Lungs Healthy
As parents, there are precautionary steps you can take to protect your child’s lung health. Dr. Katherine Rivera-Spoljaric, Pulmonologist at ...
Newborn Breathing: What is Normal & What Is Not
All newborn babies breathe faster than other children. Normal newborn breathing patterns typically are between 40-60 breaths per minute ...
Online Scheduling Available for Orthopedic Visits
Parents can schedule a same-day or next-day pediatric orthopedic visits for common orthopedic conditions. ...
St. Louis Children’s Ranks in Top 10% in United States
Extraordinary breadth and depth of expertise places Children’s among the nation’s best. ...
The Most Common Asthma Triggers for Children
The Most Common Asthma Triggers for Children Dr. Katherine Rivera-Spoljaric, Pulmonologist at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, describes the common ...
Teen Athlete Fights Rare Knee Condition With Surgery, Rehab and Hard Work
Learn more about Nina Simpson's journey and struggle with osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) and her experience with St. Louis Children's Hospital. ...