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Caffeine is a drug because it has an effect on the body. It acts as a stimulant, which means it speeds up the brain and nervous system. ...

Children’s is committed to providing access to world-renowned care across the bi-state. For more than 20 years, Washington University emergency medicine physicians and pediatricians at St. Louis Children’s Hospital have been staffing the pediatric emergency unit at Missouri Baptist Medical Center and providing neonatology coverage ...

Meet the team of child life specialists from the Child Life Services team at St. Louis Children's Hospital. Each team member is a trained professional who has advanced training and/or a bachelor's or master's degree in the areas of child life, child development, special education ...

Supporting Positive Opportunities with Teens (SPOT) welcomes all youth (13-24) and responds to their needs through a comprehensive model of health and social services. Delivered through the Washington University School of Medicine, the mission is to increase access to health care for youth who have been disproportionately impacted by HIV, poverty, trauma, and discrimination. ...

Find answers to frequently asked questions about the Raising St. Louis program. ...

Subscribe to enjoy your favorite podcasts from Washington University pediatric specialists at St. Louis Children’s Hospital. ...

Siteman Kids at St. Louis Children’s Hospital (SLCH) opened a Pediatric Melanoma and Nevus Clinic dedicated to serving patient families with concerns about melanoma and nevus. ...

Washing your hands can help prevent flu, salmonella (bacteria from undercooked/raw food), hepatitis A, colds, food poisoning, rotavirus and mononucleosis. It is the number one thing you can do to protect yourself from getting sick. ...

The emergency room at St. Louis Children's Hospital provides top-ranked care for pediatric emergencies including trauma and/or illness. Learn more about our compassionate care with free parking, private rooms, fast track areas and "ouchless" care at St. Louis Children's Hospital. ...

Vitamin D is important for absorbing calcium, building strong bones and preventing fractures. It has also been associated with additional functions in the body, including maintaining the immune system. ...