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Often, children need to be sedated for procedures or tests (such as an MRI or lumbar puncture), for which adults do not need sedation. Our goal at the Ambulatory Procedure Center (APC) is to make these tests and procedures as stress-free as possible for you ...

The Love Light Festival is St. Louis Children's Hospital's kick off to the holiday season. Each November, with support and collaboration from the Friends of St. Louis Children's Hospital and the St. Louis Children's Hospital Foundation, Child Life Services assists in putting on Love Light ...

If you are currently enrolled in a nursing program or completing nursing pre-requisites, you may be interested in working at St. Louis Children's Hospital as a Patient Care Tech (PCT) or Student Nurse Tech (SNT). For more information please email [email protected]. ...

Parents, stay informed about common winter viruses affecting children. From colds to flu and RSV, know the symptoms and best care practices for your child's health. ...

Having food allergies can cause social and emotional responses that could include: Increased stress Fear Anxiety Anger/frustration Sadness/depression Guilt Denial Embarrassment Sibling rivalry Teasing/harassment * Bullying * *Teasing, harassment, and ...

For appointments call 314.454.KIDS (5437) or 800.678.KIDS (5437) Pediatric immunology services provided by St. Louis Children’s Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine is a collaborative effort between allergy, immunology and pulmonary; rheumatology; hematology and oncology; and infectious diseases to offer evaluation and treatment for ...

Camp Hope is a weekend long camp for HIV positive and HIV affected families. The entire family is invited to spend the weekend at Trout Lodge, YMCA of the Ozarks. ...

Leukemia is cancer of the blood. It’s the most common form of cancer in childhood. The cancer cells grow in bone marrow and go into the blood. St. Louis Children's Hospital provides advanced leukemia services for the St. Louis metro area. ...

Leukemia is a type of blood cancer that begins in the bone marrow. The bone marrow is the soft inner part of the bone that produces the blood cells, including white blood cells that are used by the body to fight infection, red blood cells ...

When it comes to a baby's skin, less is best. Less moisture, less chemicals, less sun and less heat equal less worry, says Susan Bayliss, MD, pediatric dermatologist at St. Louis Children's Hospital. ...