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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.

Answer Line nurse Courtney Moore outlines playground safety tips for the St. Louis Post Dispatch.
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Dr. Jan Brunstrom-Hernandez, Director of the Cerebral Palsy Center, is featured by the Associated Press for her work with children who have CP.
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Dr. Kathleen Berchelmann, pediatric hospitalist, discusses the rising popularity of hookahs with KSDK.
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
A child from Spokane, Washington takes his first steps after traveling to St. Louis for spinal surgery with Dr. T.S. Park.
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Dr. F. Sessions Cole, Chief Medical Officer, speaks with KSDK about new genetic tests available to determine athletic potential.
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Dr. Barb Warner, neonatologist, discusses her research in microbes with Smithsonian Magazine.
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
KSDK's Mike Bush spoke with Dr. Soe Mar, neurology, about a mysterious medical case.
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
ChildrensMomDocs.com blogger, Dr. Kathleen Berchelmann, talks to KTVI about the importance of the HPV vaccine.
Monday, April 29, 2013
St. Louis Magazine named three St. Louis Children's Hospital nurses Excellence in Nursing Award winners for 2013.
Friday, April 26, 2013
Dr. Angela Lumba-Brown outlines the signs, symptoms, and treatment options for concussion in the St. Louis Post Dispatch Healthy Kids Column.
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Episode 6 of The Frontline for Hope aired on KSDK on April 20.
Saturday, April 20, 2013
Dr. Kathleen Berchelmann discusses the dangers of tanning on KTVI.
Friday, April 12, 2013
Dr. Kathleen Simpson, Pediatric Cardiologist, speaks with KSDK about a milestone celebrated by The Heart Center - the first patient to use a Berlin heart and recover without a transplant. 
Friday, April 12, 2013
KSDK aired the fourth episode of The Frontline for Hope on April 6.
Saturday, April 6, 2013
Director of Pharmacy, Christine Pavlak, talks to the St. Louis Post Dispatch about how pharmacists and hospitals negotiate an increasing number of drug shortages.
Thursday, April 4, 2013
Dr. Stuart Sweet of our Pediatric Lung Transplant Program knows the importance of organ donation. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch shares his advice on starting an important conversation.
Thursday, April 4, 2013
Trauma Nurse Practitioner MaryAlice McCubbins shares information with KTVI about making window blind cords less accessible to children.
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
MomDoc Kathleen Berchelmann talks to Joy Cardin on Wisconsin Public Radio about how and why she and her husband are homeschooling their children.
Monday, April 1, 2013
Episode 3 of The Frontline for Hope aired March 30 on KSDK.
Saturday, March 30, 2013
Are kids growing up too fast? MomDoc Kathleen Berchelmann talks to Channel 2 about one sign she sees all too often.
Friday, March 29, 2013
Joe Buck talks about his love for St. Louis Children's Hospital, and his role in the docuseries "The Frontline for Hope" with The Maryville Pawprint.
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Studies show parents are starting babies on solid foods earlier than they should.  Dr. Kelly Ross, contributor to ChildrensMomDocs.org reviews the guidelines on KTVI.
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
The MomDocs join ShowMe St. Louis to talk about work-life balance.
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Music therapist Christy Merrell talks about the field of music therapy and its healing power with the Riverfront Times.
Monday, March 25, 2013
The second episode of The Frontline for Hope aired on KSDK Saturday, March 23.
Saturday, March 23, 2013
Episode 1 of The Frontline for Hope aired on KSDK Saturday, March 16.
Saturday, March 16, 2013
KSDK shares the story of a New York man who is inspiring kids to be superheroes one cape at a time.
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Cardiologist Dr. George Van Hare talks to the St. Louis Post Dispatch about legislation requiring hospitals to test newborns for heart defects.
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Dr. Brad Warner outlines the signs and symptoms associated with hernia in children.
Thursday, March 14, 2013
KSDK takes us to the red carpet premiere of The Frontline for Hope, a docu-series that will air on that station about St. Louis Children's Hospital. 
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
The new docuseries featuring St. Louis Children's Hospital, The Frontline for Hope, is announced by the St. Louis American.
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
St. Louis Kids Magazine highlights the new TV docuseries airing Saturday nights on KSDK. 
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
KSDK goes behind the scenes of the docuseries highlighting St. Louis Children's Hospital that will air Saturday nights. 
Monday, March 11, 2013
KSDK followed the journey of Dr. David Molter, who travels regularly to Nicaragua to provide medical care to children in need.
Friday, March 8, 2013
KSDK highlights our Child Life Specialists on Positively St. Louis.
Monday, March 4, 2013
Psychologist Dr. Kasey Davis talks to Channel 2 about the decision on whether to reward a child to encourage good behavior.
Friday, March 1, 2013
Sometimes moms need more than a spoonful of sugar to get their kids to take their medicine.  Dr. Kirstin Lee offers tips on KTVI.
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Dr. Kathleen Berchelmann talks to KTVI about the advantages of turning baby directly over to Mom after birth.
Monday, February 25, 2013
Answer Line nurse Paula Losito helps clear-up common misconceptions about kids and shingles.
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Dr. Kelly Ross explains new research that suggests how a baby is born could influence that child's future.
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
The St. Louis Post Dispatch introduces us to Drew, a neurocritical care patient at St. Louis Children's Hospital.
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Three St. Louis Children's Hospital physicians outline their concerns about the gun violence they see regularly.
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
KTVI shares the story of an amazing baby born in our Fetal Care Center, with an omphalocele.
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Dr. George Van Hare, director of Cardiology, speaks with the St. Louis Business Journal about a new bill requiring heart screenings for newborns.
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Aliyah Wilson was born with a condition called Acrania, previously thought to have a 100% mortality rate.  KSDK shares the six-month-old's remarkable story.
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Dr. Jill Isenberg speaks with the St. Louis Post Dispatch about ADHD.
Monday, February 4, 2013
KTVI talks to Dr. Kirstin Lee on how to help a sick child feel better through this cold and flu season.
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Dr. Kathleen Berchelmann talks to KTVI about Flamin' Hot Cheetos: what makes them so appealing, and the health issues they can cause in kids.
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Chef Robert Grotha and dietitian Tara Todd discuss some health Super Bowl recipes on KTVI.
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
A recent review of the pediatric vaccination schedule reassures parents of its safety.  Infectious disease specialist, Dr. Rachel Orscheln, discusses the findings with KTVI.
Monday, January 28, 2013
KSDK highlights Radio Snerd, a radio show just for St. Louis Children's Hospital run by music therapist Christy Merrell.
Monday, January 28, 2013
Kids got an unexpected treat outside their windows - window washers dressed as Spiderman!
Monday, January 28, 2013
For his Making a Difference segment, KSDK's Mike Bush highlighted Velma Hunt, patient liaison from the Emergency Unit for more than 55 years!
Sunday, January 27, 2013
ER visits linked to use of energy drinks have spiked.  Dr. Kelly Ross explains why they can be dangerous on KTVI.
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
KSDK follows-up with Lauren Slattery, a 13-year-old SDR patient, as she leaves the hospital.
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
KSDK introduces us to Lauren Slattery, a 13 year old undergoing life-changing SDR surgery to ease the symptoms of cerebral palsy.
Friday, January 18, 2013
Dr. Greg Storch explains to KTVI that flu season is slower to hit Missouri, but the worst could still be coming.
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Kathy Hotard, a nurse with our Answer Line, answers common questions about croup in this week St. Louis Post Dispatch Healthy Kids column.
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Dr. Jackie Saito talks to KTVI about kids and appendicitis: signs, symptoms, and best how doctors can best diagnose the condition.
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Dr. Kathleen Berchelmann lists her top ten New Year's resolutions for parents on KTVI's StL Moms.
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
KSDK interviews Dr. Kelly Ross about kids and healthy ways to build self-esteem.
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
The St. Louis Post Dispatch highlights a new technique in the NICU where premature babies receive massage therapy. 
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Winter is upon us, and the germs are spreading. Dr. Kathleen Berchelmann talks to KTVI about the illnesses we're seeing in our emergency department.
Friday, January 4, 2013
Dr. Doug Carlson speaks to KSDK about the dangers of kids spending too much time in the cold weather.
Wednesday, January 2, 2013