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Fall Allergy Relief For Your Child

Enjoying the cool air during fall is refreshing after the heat of the summer months. Unfortunately, many kids struggle with ...

Departments

The Head-Heart Connection

In search of the best way to protect the brain development of children with congenital heart disease Neonatologist Cynthia Ortinau ...

Departments

Clinic Helps Children With Congenital Heart Disease Reach Their Full Potential

Children with congenital heart disease are now surviving and living longer lives because of advances in surgeries and medical management ...

Expert Advice

Breathe Easy -- Keep Asthma Under Control

Asthma is the leading cause for missed days from school and is one of the most common reasons children visit ...

Patient Stories

Kayla's Story With the Melody Heart Valve

“I just want to be able to fly!” says 14-year-old Kayla Adams. Adams, an incoming high school freshman, just made ...

Patient Stories

Logan - A Year to Remember

He may be only two months old. And he’s only recently gone home from the NICU at St. Louis Children’s ...

Patient Stories

Newborn Baby Receives First Artificial Lung as Bridge to Lung Transplant

A newborn baby from Michigan is being kept alive at St. Louis Children’s Hospital with an artificial lung, the first ...

Patient Stories

Asthma Should Never Interrupt a Day in the Park - Israel Westbrook

Israel Westbrook, age 10, is an active kid who likes playing outside. He loves school and is an honor roll ...

Patient Stories

Aiden - One in a Million

From an early age Aiden was born without a palate. He had lung troubles and was put on the transplant ...