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The Comprehensive Bleeding Disorder Center at St. Louis Children’s Hospital brings adult and pediatric hematologists, clinical researchers, and other medical specialists together to provide superior care for each child with a bleeding disorder.
The Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant Program at St. Louis Children's Hospital, the first in Missouri created exclusively for children, has been in operation since 1991. The program provides both autologous (self) and allogeneic (related and unrelated) bone marrow transplants for lymphomas, leukemias, immunodeficiencies, metabolic disorders, and a variety of solid tumors.
Brachial plexus palsy is diagnosed in the newborn nursery. Both the Department of Plastic Surgery and Department of Neurosurgery treat brachial plexus palsy. During the first 2-6 months after birth, specialists on the team work together to restore normal functioning in the infant's arm.
The Neuro-Oncology Program at St. Louis Children’s Hospital offers comprehensive, compassionate diagnosis and treatment of pediatric tumors of the brain and spinal cord.
The staff of the Pediatric Acute Wound Service (PAWS) are specially trained in burn and wound care, and treat children in the hospital and as outpatients. With PAWS, children who do not necessarily need to be hospitalized can have their wound issues addressed daily or several times a week in an outpatient setting.
Hospital Departments
- Child Life Services
- Community Education
- Advocacy and Outreach
- Family-Centered Care
- Family Resource Center
- Home Care and Hospice -- The Wings Program
- Medical Records
- Outpatient Therapy
- Pharmacy
- Social Work and Chaplaincy
- Spiritual Care
Services for Families
- 454.TEEN: A Helpline for Parents of Teens
- 454.KIDS: Answer Line
- View our Family and Patient Guide to Services
- Family Advisory Council
- Patient Gifts and Greetings
- Hospital Amenities
- Interpreters
- Lodging
- Edison Cafe
- Guest Services Information Desk
- Olson Family Garden
- Sibling Playroom
- Ronald McDonald Family Room
- CaringBridge
Offers pediatric emergency services staffed by Washington University Physicians, and six inpatient beds that allow referring physicians to admit children overnight for observation or treatment. Services are provided on the medical center campus at 3015 North Ballas Road in west St. Louis County.
Provides dedicated pediatric emergency services staffed by Washington University Physicians, along with two pediatric inpatient rooms. Progress West is located at the intersection of Highway 40 and K in O'Fallon, Missouri.
Referring physicians and families also have access to additional Children's Hospital services at Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital at 12634 Olive Blvd. in Creve Coeur. More than 13 Washington University pediatric outpatient clinics are located in Professional Office Buildings on the hospital campus with convenient, free parking.
Children's Hospital Therapy Services - Chesterfield
St. Louis Children's Hospital Therapy Services in Chesterfield provides outpatient physical, occupational, and speech-language therapy services for children from birth up to 21 years of age. This facility is located at 16216 Baxter Road on the southwest corner of Clarkson and Baxter in Chesterfield, Missouri.
St. Louis Children's Hospital is dedicated to our patients' and families' ongoing care. To assist with the entire process of healing, St. Louis Children's Hospital offers these support groups.
Asthma -- A.C.E.--Asthma Control Education
For caregivers and their children with asthma
Bereavement Program
Designed to help parents and siblings cope with the death of a child
Cameron’s Smile Brachial Plexus Palsy Support Group
Assisting parents, children and adults affected by brachial plexus injuries
Cardiology -- Heart to Heart
For parents and caregivers of children with heart defects
Cochlear Implant Support Groups
For Cochlear Implant patients and families
Diabetes -- Diabetes Support Group for Parents
HIV/AIDS -- H.E.Y.--Health and Education for Youth Support Group
For adolescents with HIV/AIDS
HIV/AIDS Project ARK -- Helping Families Live with AIDS
Neuro-oncology Support Group
For families of children diagnosed with a brain tumor or cancer of the brain
St. Louis Bladder Exstrophy Support Group
For patients and families dealing with bladder exstrophy issues. The BE support group is open to patients of all ages and their families who are dealing with bladder exstrophy issues. the group provides support and information to help all understand and cope with this condition. For contact information call: Janet Vogt at 314.454.6197.
