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Beating the Odds: A Pastor’s Journey Through Advanced, Lifesaving Heart Care
When Pastor Vic Comstock, 63, arrived at a hospital near his home in Moberly, Missouri, he thought he was battling pneumonia. Vic faced a series of life-threatening complications, including sepsis, respiratory failure, and dehydration.
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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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St. Louis Children’s Hospital Ranked No. 1 in Pediatrics in Missouri and St. Louis by U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report has again recognized St. Louis Children’s Hospital and its physician partners at WashU Medicine among America’s Best Children’s Hospitals, ranking St. Louis Children’s No. 1 in Missouri, No. 1 in St. Louis, and No. 3 in the Midwest region.
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A Heart for Life: How One Woman’s Transplant Journey Came Full-Circle at Barnes-Jewish Hospital
When Ashley developed a rare condition following a heart transplant, she turned to Barnes-Jewish Hospital.
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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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Multiple sclerosis myths, busted
For all we know about multiple sclerosis (MS) – a chronic disease where a person’s immune system attacks their central nervous system and causes fatigue, bladder issues and pain, among other symptoms – there are still a lot of misconceptions around the condition. Read on to learn what’s fact and what’s fiction when it comes to MS.
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Is There a Difference Between Sports Physicals and Well Child Exams?
If your child plays school sports, it’s more than likely he or she will need to have a sports physical.
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Here’s How a Pediatrician Chooses the Best Sunscreen for Kids
Every summer, the same fierce battle breaks out in homes across the country: Parent versus kid versus sunscreen. And then, an hour later, a rematch: Parent versus kid versus sunscreen re-application. It’s an annoying struggle, but it’s a virtuous one, too, because one of the most important ways you can protect your kid’s health is shielding their skin from the sun.