The Pulse
Sharing stories for and about the children and families we serve across 50 states and more than 80 countries.
Teen Athlete Fights Rare Knee Condition With Surgery, Rehab and Hard Work
When Nina Simpson was 5, her mother enrolled her in a gymnastics program hoping to channel her endless energy. It ...
Illinois 7th Grader Recovering After Battle With COVID-19
“She’s done amazing,” said Dr. William Orr, a Washington University pediatric cardiologist at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, who treated Kiley ...
Journey Into motherhood as an Adult Congenital Heart Disease Patient
When Kelsey Beelman was 2 weeks old, her pediatrician heard a heart murmur. “My parents knew it wasn’t good when ...
What to Do When Your Teen Wants a Lip or Tongue Piercing
So, your teen wants a lip or tongue piercing. YIKES! Is it actually something to be concerned about? The short ...
Past, Present, and Future of Single Ventricle Care at St. Louis Children's Hospital
Presented at the Single Ventricle Family Forum 2021, Dr. Canter discusses the Timeline of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome/Single Ventricle Therapy ...
