St. Louis Children's Hospital

St. Louis Children's Hospital is a pediatric hospital that describes its mission as doing what is right for kids, combining medical discovery, innovative therapies and compassionate care. Its physicians take part in research and teaching, and the hospital is ranked as the top children's hospital in Missouri by U.S. News & World Report. Conditions it highlights include cancer, heart care, neurology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, asthma, epilepsy, scoliosis and sickle cell disease.

Parents can make appointments by calling 314.454.6000 for patients and families or request one online, and the hospital runs a Washington University after-hours location for scheduled arrivals. Visitors can find parking, lodging and visiting guidelines before coming in. The main campus is at One Children's Place in the Central West End area of St. Louis, and the hospital also has a cafe, gift shop and Ronald McDonald Family Rooms on site.