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Burn Management in the Emergency Department
Burn injuries are, unfortunately, a common reason for visits to the pediatric Emergency Department (ED). St. Louis Children’s Hospital is ...
Children’s Vision Exams | Parenting Resources
We’ll talk about the different vision tests your child will receive throughout their development and answer all your questions on ...
How to Effectively Manage a Busy Family Schedule
Back to school is a busy time for both children and parents. Between school, extracurriculars, work, and errands, it can ...
Is My Child Ready to Start School? | A Doctor’s Perspective
Recently, we celebrated my son’s eighth birthday and the start of the new school year, all within a week or ...
New Pediatric Behavioral Health Unit Expands Hospital's Commitment to Childhood & Adolescent Mental Health
In response to the growing need for pediatric behavioral health care, in July St. Louis Children’s Hospital opened a 14-bed ...
Differences of Sex Development Clinic: Treating Complex Congenital Conditions
Washington University physicians at St. Louis Children's Hospital provide one location with specialized medical care for those with congenital conditions ...
Bariatric Surgery: A Viable Option for Teens With the Disease of Obesity
Since 2013, obesity has been listed as a disease in the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems ...
Hearing Tests for Kids | What You Should Know
We’ll discuss the different types of hearing exams your child might receive throughout their life – from birth to school ...
Back to School Safety | What Parents Need to Know
It’s that time of year again — back to school! Whether your kids take the bus to school, walk, ride ...