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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 ...
Can a Car Seat be Used After a Car Accident?
Does anyone else feel like they are constantly in the car? Going to work, running errands, going to the library ...
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 ...
After Hours, Emergency Care, or Virtual Care? How to Make the Right Decision
Should I take my kid to the emergency room or After Hours care? What conditions can convenient care clinics treat ...
Stay Warm, Stay Safe
Following a few key precautions can help your family stay safe when spending time inside. Winter is prime time to ...
How You Can Prevent Accidental Poisonings
Did you know? Every day, over 300 children in the United States are treated in an Emergency Department, and two ...
The Stomach Flu: When Should You Go to the ER?
The stomach flu, or the “dreaded stomach bug,” is technically called viral gastroenteritis. But no matter what you call the ...