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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 60,000 young children end up in emergency rooms each year because they get into medications and vitamins when their parents or caregivers are not looking. This is why it is so important to store ...

Learn what to expect when having a Ventilation/Perfusion (VQ) scan at St. Louis Children's Hospital. ...

Ongoing care advances mean epilepsy surgery may help control or eliminate seizures in more children. Learn the steps involved in our surgery evaluation process, including a thorough evaluation and specialized tests. Our process helps ensure your child’s safety. ...

A brain tumor is an abnormal growth of tissue in the brain. The brain is part of the central nervous system (CNS). The CNS also includes the spinal cord. The main parts of the brain are the Cerebrum, Cerebellum and Brainstem. ...

Approximately one in five American high schoolers has a job. Learn how to tell if your teen is ready to work and how you can assist in the job search process. An after school job may provide your teenager with a bit of freedom and ...

Asthma is the most common chronic disease among children today. More than seven million children in America have asthma. At St. Louis Children’s Hospital, asthma is one of the most common reasons for emergency room visits and the number one reason for patient admissions. More ...

To avoid summer bummers, such as sunburn, dehydration and bug bites, protect your family from head to toe with these seasonal safety tips. ...

Expressive therapy is build on the foundation that people can heal through use of imagination and various forms of creative expression. Learn about expressive therapies at St. Louis Children's Hospital. ...

Tricuspid atresia (TA) is a heart defect present at birth (congenital). It occurs when the tricuspid valve doesn’t form right during fetal heart development. This happens during the first 8 weeks of pregnancy. ...

If you feel like you’re not doing enough for your child, you’re not alone. ...