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April/May 2015

View the April-May 2015 issue of Doctor's Digest. ...

Patient Stories

Young Teen Undergoes Rare Heart-Lung Transplant At St. Louis Children's Hospital

Spencer Kolman was a busy, seemingly healthy teen a year ago. He was involved in drama, band, hockey and Boy ...

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SLCH Mourns The Loss Of Frederick Peterson, MD, Former Professor Of Pediatrics

Frederick D. Peterson, MD, a professor of clinical pediatrics at Washington University School of Medicine, passed away last month at ...

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Physician Profile: Joan Downey, MD

Meet Joan Downey, MD, MPH
, whose decision to become a neonatologist was derived from an early experience. ...

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Case Study: Enough

The following case study was used by Andrew J. White, MD, as part of the “Patient of the Week” (POW) ...

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Berry Joins SLCH Foundation As Chief Development Officer

Malcolm E. Berry recently joined the executive leadership team as Chief Development Officer of the St. Louis Children’s Hospital Foundation. ...

Expert Advice

The Right Way To Wrap

Help your baby sleep snug and sound in a safer swaddle. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends parents keep their ...

Mom Docs

Breastfeeding Your Baby 101

 If breastfeeding seems a little overwhelming, you’re like many other expecting mothers. Though it may be scary, there are ...

Mom Docs

4 Tips to Make Sure Your Baby Sleeps Safely

New parents face conflicting advice on many fronts – but one area where doctors and the American Academy of Pediatrics ...