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We have the largest pediatric sickle cell disease program in Missouri, focused on innovative treatments and support services for children and families. Our support services include a caregiver support group and assistance for children who need help with school. ...

At St. Louis Children's Hospital we pursue knowing in everything we do. We know that child proofing your home is an ongoing process as your child continues to grow and explore new things. ...

Seventeen times during the past two years at St. Louis Children’s (SLCH) and Barnes-Jewish hospitals, one donor liver has saved the life of one child and one adult. Called split-liver transplants, the latest occurred in August, when 2-year-old Gabriella received one-third of a donor liver ...

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

Bone marrow transplant patient Ivan wants to make sure everyone knew how much the doctors and nurses at St. Louis Children’s Hospital mean to him. ...

A standard treatment of care for severe, progressive scoliosis involves surgery to implant adjustable metal rods that brace the spine in order to minimize curvature during growth. Although effective, the rods need to be surgically lengthened or distracted at regular intervals—about every six months—as patients ...

It may be tempting to turn to packaged foods or to the drive-thru when life gets busy. However, not only are those foods low in nutrients and high in sodium, unhealthy trans fats and added sugars, they often 
cost more than healthy, whole foods. ...

Overview What is respiratory distress syndrome in premature babies? Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) is a common problem in premature babies. It causes babies to need extra oxygen and help with breathing. The course of illness with RDS depends on: The size and gestational age of ...

Occupational therapy and physical therapy are essential elements in the multidisciplinary approach to treating brachial plexus palsy. ...

Most life-threatening emergencies are easy to recognize. You would not overlook major bleeding, breathing that stops, a seizure or a coma. However, some emergency symptoms can be missed or ignored. Here's that important list. ...