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Before Life-Changing Spine Surgery at Christian Hospital, a Grandfather Answered Doctor's Challenge
When Kumar Vasudevan, MD, a WashU Medicine neurosurgeon at Christian Hospital, meets with patients to discuss if spine surgery is right for them, he shares that their path to pain relief starts before he puts on his surgical scrubs and extends after the operation is complete.
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St. Louis Children’s at CoxHealth names vice president to lead expansion of pediatric care
SPRINGFIELD and ST. LOUIS, MO (November 5, 2025) – As the next step in the evolution of pediatric care in southwest Missouri, St. Louis Children’s at CoxHealth has selected Sarah Becker for the role of vice president and administrator of the new joint venture.
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Donald thought he was out of pain relief options until one doctor suggested a spinal cord stimulator
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Spinal Cord Stimulation Helps Diabetic Neuropathy Patient Get Active Again
Deirdre Parnell was diagnosed with diabetes more than eight years ago. She then began experiencing pain in her feet, which spread to her legs and hands. Eventually, the pain grew so intense she had to take a leave of disability at work.
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Couple Finds Life-Changing Pain Relief at Parkland Health Center
Bruce and Andrea Slaner both turned to the Pain Management Center at Parkland Health Center, for help with chronic pain. Today they are living pain-free and getting back to life, together.
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No More Pain in the Neck: Disc Replacement Procedure Offers Linda Lasting Relief
But the minor twinge that started after one of her regular weight-lifting sessions soon grew into intense shoulder pain with accompanying arm and wrist weakness that threatened to sidetrack her busy life.
She had a ruptured disc in her cervical (neck) spine.
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Surgery at the Fetal Care Center Offers Hope for Baby With Spina Bifida
When Paige’s water broke at 37 weeks pregnant, she was ready to meet her baby. It was a markedly different feeling from earlier in her pregnancy, when, at 25 weeks gestation, Paige underwent a surgery at Barnes-Jewish Hospital to repair a defect in her baby’s spine.
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CoxHealth and St. Louis Children’s Hospital to Expand Pediatric Care Across Southwest Missouri
Increased access to highly specialized pediatric care just moved one step closer to becoming a reality.
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St. Louis Children's Ranked No. 1 in Pediatrics in St. Louis by U.S. News and World Report
U.S. News & World Report has again ranked St. Louis Children’s Hospital and its physician partners at WashU Medicine among America’s Best Children’s Hospitals.
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If you’re living with chronic pain, you’re not alone — and you don’t have to deal with it
As annoying — and agonizing — as it can be, pain is a common and important signal from your body. It’s a sign that something needs attention, and, once you’ve given it that attention and the pain lessens, its absence is an indication that you’re healing.