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Team at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, WashU Medicine Heart Center Perform First Pediatric “Domino” Partial Heart Transplant in the Midwest
With clinicians’ commitment to innovative care, the Heart Center has become one of only eight programs in the nation to perform this rare, lifesaving procedure.

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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

ST. LOUIS (October 7, 2025) — 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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Full-Court Press for Two Hospitals: Coach Koch’s Fight for the Health of His Heart
Known as ‘Coach’ to everyone in the Farmington, Missouri, community, Gary Koch, 79, has made a lasting impact both on and off the basketball court. A Missouri Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame inductee, he spent more than 40 years coaching college women’s and high school boys’ varsity basketball. Now retired, he is thankful for the wonderful care he received after a serious heart scare last summer.

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Six Ways You Can Improve Your Mental Health
Over the course of your life, it’s likely you’ll experience a challenge with your mental health. You may experience anxiety in a social setting or worry about work, finances, or a relationship.

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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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Back to Living
Donald thought he was out of pain relief options until one doctor suggested a spinal cord stimulator

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How to Spot the Difference Between ‘Winter Blues’ and Seasonal Affective Disorder — and Boost Your Mood
Keep an eye out for these symptoms in yourself and in loved ones, especially as fall and winter approach and the days get shorter.

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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.

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Guide to the Benefits of Meditation: Why You Should Start Today

In an age where the pace of life seems to accelerate with each passing day, finding a moment for relaxation and a calm mind is crucial for maintaining overall well-being. The benefits of meditation are vast, ranging from enhanced focus and mindfulness to improved health. Meditation is a powerful tool in this quest for peace of mind.

The ancient practice of meditation teaches one to harness techniques like focused breathing, visualization or mindful observation to cultivate a heightened state of awareness, focus or serenity.