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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 ...

Expert Advice

Medical Animation: Allergies

An allergy occurs when the body reacts to substances it can't tolerate. The substances, like tree pollen or dust mites ...

Expert Advice

Medical Animation: Cystic Fibrosis

Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disease that alters the body's respiratory, digestive, and reproductive systems. It affects the body's epithelial ...

News

Missouri 5-Month-Old Survives Heart-Lung Transplant

On May 23, cardiologists at St. Louis Children’s Hospital’s Heart Center performed the transplant on Jack, making him the youngest ...

Mom Docs

Breast Lumps | Teenage Girls’ Health

If you find a lump or bump in your breast, it’s natural to be concerned. That said, it’s not uncommon ...

Mom Docs

Child Wheezing | What Does It Mean?

The sound of your child wheezing can be a source of concern for many parents. In this video, Dr. Katherine ...

Departments

Physician Profile: Holly Hoefgen, MD, Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecologist

Even before entering medical school, Holly Hoefgen, MD, Washington University pediatric and adolescent gynecologist at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, was ...

Mom Docs

Child Asthma | Diagnosis and Treatment

As a parent, you probably have questions about childhood asthma. First, what is asthma? In this video, Dr. Katherine Rivera ...

Mom Docs

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 ...