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Averie, now 13, was diagnosed as an infant with the inherited blood disorder beta thalassemia major. Averie had been receiving blood transfusions about every six weeks for most of her life. ...

We do what’s right for kids. Just about anyone who works at St. Louis Children’s Hospital can recite the hospital’s mission without so much as a second thought. ...

Infectious mononucleosis is the great imposter and can mimic many other diseases. Infectious Mononucleosis is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus, which generally produces minimal symptoms in children until adolescence. ...

School bells will be ringing again soon, and with that sound comes the time for children to look, listen and learn. Could your child have any issues with seeing and hearing that can affect learning? ...

Camryn, who has scoliosis, recently returned to school after a thoracic spinal fusion. She is now pain free, her posture is straighter and she can breathe more easily. ...

Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) provided by our pediatric registered dietitians (RD) can help prevent and manage diseases that impact your child’s health, fitness and overall well-being. ...

A pressure injury is an injury to the skin and/or underlying tissue, usually in places where a bone is close to the skin. Pressure injuries can be caused by friction, or long periods of uninterrupted pressure. ...

Meet our Raising St. Louis Leadership Team. Families can enroll by calling 314-747-RSTL (7785) or 314-362-9586, or by completing our online enrollment form. ...

Always talk with your pediatrician or take your baby to the emergency room if you are worried about your baby’s health. Keeping your baby healthy Insist on good handwashing by everyone who touches your baby. Newborns have a very immature immune system and are at ...

Although your baby may be small, it takes a big team to care for him or her. During your stay at St. Louis Children’s Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU), you’ll meet many different people who provide consistent care for your baby. Here is a list ...