DonateMyChartOpen Mobile Menu
We follow one simple mission – to do what’s right for kids. That mission comes to life through medical discovery, innovative therapies and compassionate care. In addition to world-class patient care, our physicians participate in research and teaching and have received top national honors in their fields.
One Children's Place St. Louis, MO 63110
Get Driving Directions
Call to Make an Appointment 800.678.5437 or
Browse conditions and treatments by name:
Teething can be a tough time for babies and parents alike, but following a few key recommendations can help ease ...
Did you know? Every day, over 300 children in the United States are treated in an Emergency Department, and two ...
A serious knee injury did more than take soccer from Luke Giesing—it also robbed him of part of his identity ...
Millions of Americans have been diagnosed with diabetes. And millions more have diabetes but don't know it. Yet diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the U.S. See how much you know about this long-term disease by taking this quiz.
People with diabetes most often have type 2. You are at higher risk for type 2 diabetes if you:
You are also at risk if you have prediabetes or had gestational diabetes. Or if you are from certain ethnic groups. This type of diabetes was once seen just in adults. Today more children and teens are being diagnosed with it.
Diabetes can affect many parts of your body. It can lead to severe health problems. These include:
You can help prevent these problems by keeping your blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels under control.