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St. Louis Children's Hospital Newborn Medicine Program Nationally Ranked

Read more about why St. Louis Children's Hospital-Washington University School of Medicine got ranked among America's Best Children's Hospitals. ...

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Washington University Physicians in Illinois, Inc. to Provide Pediatric and Neonatology Services at Memorial

On April 1, pediatricians with Washington University Physicians in Illinois and St. Louis Children’s Hospital began providing coverage in Memorial’s ...

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Warner Appointed Chief of Newborn Medicine

On January 1, 2019, Barbara Warner, MD, MS, transitioned to chief of newborn medicine. Dr. Warner succeeds F. Sessions Cole ...

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Combating Resistance: SLCH Neonatologists Rethink Antibiotic Use for Premature Infants

The goal is to ensure that the medications designed to combat infections while these tiny patients are in the newborn ...

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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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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 ...

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Breastfeeding Your Baby 101

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

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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 ...