One of America's Best Children's Hospitals- U.S. News & World Report and Parents magazine

General Info

St. Louis Children's Hospital is dedicated to a simple, fundamental mission: To do what is right for children. The hospital is at the forefront of pediatric medicine, with physicians, nurses and staff who dedicate their lives to the care of children. Children's Hospital serves children and families across the St. Louis region, the nation and the world, and cares for more than 275,000 patients annually. Families who have been touched by the hospital know that when they bring their child to St. Louis Children's Hospital, they will be receiving the care and attention of a compassionate staff focused entirely on kids. In 2009 Parents magazine ranked St. Louis Children's Hospital #5 on its list of the 10 Best Children's Hospitals in the country. It is the only hospital in Missouri, Illinois and the surrounding eight-state region to achieve this elite ranking. The hospital is also on U.S. News & World Report's 2009 Honor Roll of America's Best Children's Hospitals, and has been honored by U.S. News seven consecutive years. Physicians at Children's Hospital are faculty at Washington University School of Medicine, ranked the #3 medical school in the country and a national leader in education, training and research. The hospital also holds the nation's highest honor for nursing excellence, the Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center For a referral to a Children's Hospital specialist or affiliated pediatrician, call 800.678.KIDS or 314.454.KIDS.

Hours

Regular Hours

Mon - Fri:	8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Sat - Sun	Closed

Category

Physicians & Surgeons, Dermatology

Payment Options

Brands

Children's Hospital has active transplant programs for heart, liver, kidney, lung and bone marrow, and is one of the top pediatric transplant centers in the country. The world's leading center for pediatric lung transplants, with over 300 lung and heart-lung transplant procedures performed. The Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Institute has treated over 9,000 children with cleft lip and palate and other conditions affecting the head and face. The Cochlear Implant Program is one of the two largest in the country, with more than 500 children receiving implants. One of the largest and most comprehensive specialized epilepsy centers in the world. Offers both medical and surgical treatments for cerebral palsy through its internationally recognized Cerebral Palsy Center and Center for Cerebral Palsy Spasticity. Through its state-of-the-art cardiac catheterization lab, the hospital provides surgical alternatives to repair heart defects. One of the largest multi-disciplinary research programs on complications of sickle cell disease; a pioneering center for cancer treatment and research. A multifaceted approach to asthma care that stresses prevention, education and collaboration with community pediatricians. Largest Cystic Fibrosis Center in Missouri and second largest in the U.S. One of the world's leading treatment and clinical research centers for diabetes and the only pediatric hospital in St. Louis accredited by the American Diabetes Association.

Neighborhood

Central West End

Amenities

The Edison Cafe, located on the lower level of the hospital, is open nearly 24 hours a day and offers a wide variety to choices including a deli, grill and salad selections. The Family Resource Center is a health information resource library dedicated to improving the lives and health of children by providing educational materials and opportunities for skill building classes for patients, families and caregivers. The Center also offers a business center. The Olson Family Garden is an interactive rooftop oasis designed expressly for children and families who want a place for privacy, solace and healing. The garden is home to more than 7,000 plants and flowers. The Sibling Playroom offers parents a safe play place for the siblings of patients while their parents visit their hospitalized child or go to an outpatient appointment. The Ronald McDonald Family Room serves as a respite for parents and family members who have to spend countless hours at the hospital with their sick child. The Family Room provides the "comforts of home" free of charge, including laundry facilities, bathrooms with showers, a living room with TV and games, and a kitchen. The Small World Gift Shop offers a variety of gifts, toys, clothing, greeting cards, postage stamps, balloons and sundry items. A laundromat is provided free of charge to patients and their families on the lower level.

Other Link

http://www.stlouischildrens.org