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Therapy Services Opens New Facility in St. Charles County

St. Louis Children's Hospital opens a new satellite location in O'Fallon, Missouri, where physical, occupational, and speech therapy will take ...

Patient Stories

Luke Kicks On

Read more about Luke's injury - a torn anterior cruciate ligament - and his experience with St. Louis Children's Hospital. ...

News

Teen Continues His Remarkable Recovery After Nearly Losing His Leg in a Boating Accident

A boat accident badly sliced the leg and wrist of Ashton during a family outing in 2017. Ashton’s amazing recovery ...

News

Miracle Flight for Young Boy with Special Needs

After living most of his life in pain, 6-year-old Max is on the road to recovery. His mom said the ...

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Infant Making Great Strides After In-Womb Surgery for Spina Bifida

Jackson underwent surgery before birth to repair his spina bifida. At four-months old, this little guy is make some great ...

Expert Advice

Medical Animation: Scoliosis

The spine is one of the most important parts of the body. Not only does it serve to protect your ...

Expert Advice

An Eye Toward Growth

Unlike adults, children’s bones are continuously growing and require specialized care from pediatric orthopedists. A twisted ankle may mean quality ...

Expert Advice

Why Weights?

Preteens can benefit from strength training, including lifting weights, but only if they use proper technique. By age 7 or ...

Expert Advice

Winter Warm-Up: Staying Active When It’s Cold

Don’t let freezing temperatures stop you in your tracks. Frost, ice and snow don’t have to stop you, your child ...