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Your child stepped on a nail. What do you do next?
I often encounter emergency department (ED) visits for complaints about foot injuries from stepping on a nail or other sharp ...
St. Louis Children’s 'No Questions Asked' Gun-Lock Program Expands to all BJC Locations
Free gun lock kiosks now available across BJC It’s a record and distinction no one wanted. In 2022, St. Louis ...
St. Louis Children’s Hospital Again Named Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center
St. Louis Children’s Hospital has been re-verified as a Level 1 pediatric trauma center by the American College of Surgeons. ...
‘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 ...
A Christmas Miracle
Read more about how Peter Needham's recovery from head trauma created a family tradition. ...
Make Way for Veggies
Follow these chef-recommended tips to include more vegetables in your family’s diet. ...
Practicing Mindfulness
Instill mindfulness in your child from an early age. Mindfulness means being aware of what’s happening in the present as ...
Raising Tolerant Kids
Teaching kids to be tolerant and to celebrate diversity can help them form positive relationships with those different from them. ...
Stay Warm, Stay Safe
Following a few key precautions can help your family stay safe when spending time inside. Winter is prime time to ...