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Washington University Children’s After Hours provides convenient medical care for your child’s illnesses and injuries by specially-trained pediatric nurse practitioners. After Hours is a kid-focused and faster alternative to ERs for mild illnesses when your pediatrician’s office is closed, for the same copay as you'd ...

An atrial septal defect is a hole in the atrial septum. The atrial septum is the wall between the upper two chambers of the heart, the right and left atria. Atrial septal defects are congenital heart defects - heart defects that are present at birth. ...

Learn about the implications of a positive Coombs test in babies. We’ll break down why monitoring for these issues is crucial, regardless of test results, and what it means. ...

When 3-month-old Hank Matzke started running a fever and wouldn’t stop crying late one Saturday night, his parents, Amanda and Ryan, knew something was seriously wrong. ...

For appointments call 314.454.5437 or 800.678.5437Email Us What is the Shilla Procedure? This a technique used that allows for the natural growth of the spine and correction of the spine at the same time. ...

Nine-year-old Kaitlyn Holste is a competitive gymnast. And like most dedicated athletes, she didn’t let a minor cough and some mild fatigue get in the way of her training. ...

Four-year-old Krystabelle Wiles is so happy and outgoing—she always seems to “spread a little sunshine” wherever she goes. Since the day she arrived as the very first baby of the New Year at Farmington’s Parkland Health Center, she has won people over with her sunny ...

Among the first things you notice about 12-year-old Sylicia Gregory (CiCi) are her winning smile and her gracefulness, the result of classical dance training. She started dance at the age of 4 to continue developing her gross motor skills. ...

When not properly disposed of or locked up, unused prescription opioids can lead to drug abuse and addiction. Many strong painkillers prescribed by physicians are opioids. ...

Resilience is inner strength that helps children cope with and adapt to stressful or negative events. ...