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What is STARS? STARS is a one-of-a-kind program designed to improve the emergency care for children with complex medical needs. Each child receives a personally tailored care plan designed specifically for emergency medical services (EMS) professionals and emergency department (ED) staff. The program allows EMS ...

Learn more about Nina Simpson's journey and struggle with osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) and her experience with St. Louis Children's Hospital. ...

For many children, the warmer temperatures that signal winter’s end also mark the return of itchy, watery eyes and stuffy noses. Get ahead of spring allergies before symptoms begin. ...

Apert syndrome is a rare genetic birth disorder that causes the bones in an infant’s head, face, hands and feet to close (fuse) together abnormally. Our expert, multidisciplinary team of surgeons has extensive experience treating the full range of conditions related to Apert syndrome. ...

Pectus carinatum occurs when the connective tissues (cartilage) of the ribs and breastbone (sternum) undergo excessive growth, causing the sternum to protrude. It often is first noticed midway through childhood. ...

Unsure whether to head to the ER or urgent care? Discover when to choose urgent care for non-life-threatening conditions like earaches, sprains, or COVID-19 symptoms. Get fast and efficient care near you. ...

When Jakrii Pearson was almost 3, he began having seizures. Washington University neurologists at St. Louis Children’s Hospital discovered he had a benign (noncancerous) tumor located in the middle part of his occipital and parietal lobes, close to the area of the brain responsible for ...

Amanda delivered her baby, Asher, four weeks early. Weighing just 4 pounds, 7 ounces, he was quickly transferred to St. Louis Children’s Hospital. ...

For teenagers, getting a driver’s license is a highly anticipated rite of passage. To them, it’s the road to independence. ...

We all like to think our homes are safe places, but accidents can occur anywhere. Learn what precautions you can take to keep your family as safe as possible. ...