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What You Need to Know About Spider Bites
Out of around 60 species of spiders that bite humans, only the black widow and brown recluse can be fatal ...
Preparing Your Child for the New School Year
It is hard to believe in the hot weather of summer, but it is almost time for our school-aged children ...
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 ...
How to Help Your Teen Adjust to Moving
Life changes, such as moving to a new home or to an entirely new city, can be difficult for most ...
Preventing Lawn Mower Injuries
It’s summertime, the grass is green, and the lawn mowers are motoring! The smell of freshly cut grass is a ...
‘Is There a Doctor in the Ambulance?' Area Kids Benefit From Doctor’s Special Training
As part of the dual Washington University PEM/EMS fellowship he is completing at Children’s, Joe Finney, MD supports, trains and ...
When Should Your Child Be Evaluated for Braces?
Dr. Emily Hahn, Pediatric Dentist at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, discusses orthodontic care for children and advises on when your ...
Global Brain Tumor Program at St. Louis Children’s Hospital
In September 2020, Polish 18-year-old Julia was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor. Julia reached out to Washington University School ...
Summer Burn Safety Tips
Tiki torches, citronella candles, grills, and fire pits say summer outdoors, but these evening pleasures are also burn hazards for ...