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The Washington University Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program at Barnes-Jewish and St. Louis Children's Hospitals is Among First to Earn Accreditation

In recognition of its expertise in serving adults with congenital heart disease (CHD), The Washington University Adult Congenital Heart Disease ...

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Heart Center Once Again Earns National Excellence Honor

The St. Louis Children’s and Washington Universty Heart Center met clinical qualifications to maintain its status as an Optum Congenital ...

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New Guidelines Open Competitive Sports to Some Athletes With Heart Conditions

New guidelines from the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology have loosened some restrictions placed on competitive ...

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The Future of Augmented Reality is Here

Originally published in the Spring issue of Pathways, a newsletter for investors of the Children’s Discovery Institute. Written by Patti ...

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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Tysen: From Sideline to Success Story

When Tysen Barton wasn’t feeling well on the morning of his football playoff game, his parents thought it was just ...

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Spencer - A New Heart, New Lungs and a New Beginning

Learn more about Spencer's story and lifelong struggle with Rhabdomyosarcoma. Read about his experience with St. Louis Children's Hospital. ...

Patient Stories

Paying Attention to the Signals Saved a Teen's Life

When Zac Egleston was 16 years old, he did something very few young people typically do. He listened to his ...

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Noah - A Delicate Delivery

Read more about Noah's struggle with Heterotaxy syndrome and his experience with St. Louis Children's Hospital. ...