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St. Louis Children’s is only St. Louis hospital to rank in all 10 U.S. News categories In each of the 10 specialties surveyed, St. Louis Children’s Hospital/Washington University School of Medicine again rank among the best in the nation, according to U.S. News & World ...

Playing sports is a great way for children to stay fit and active. As the desire for children to participate in sports increases, so does the number of athletic injuries. St. Louis Children’s Hospital provides excellent quality of care for athletes of all ages. ...

Planning a playdate for your child? Discover the essential questions you should always ask before arranging a playdate to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone involved. ...

Candy is a part of Halloween, so which is the healthiest? Read on to find out. ...

According to the American Heart Association, about 9 of every 1,000 babies born in the U.S. have a congenital heart defect. This is a problem that occurs as the baby's heart is developing during pregnancy, before the baby is born. Congenital heart defects are the ...

Mitral valve prolapse often does not cause symptoms. Because of this, it is often not diagnosed until adulthood. If a child is diagnosed, it is important to know the symptoms of mitral valve prolapse in order to distinguish them from signs of more serious heart ...

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St. Louis Children’s Hospital is one of only a few pediatric facilities in the country—and the only one in the St. Louis region—to offer robotic surgery for children needing urologic procedures. In most of these cases, the children experience less pain, heal faster and benefit ...

Find out what to expect when you bring a child or teen to the emergency room at St. Louis Children's Hospital. For medical emergencies, dial 911. ...

St. Louis Children’s Hospital is a resource for parents dealing with childhood constipation. Although constipation can be uncomfortable, may create worry, and sometimes seem serious, fortunately it does not have long-term, troubling effects in most healthy children. ...