Patient Care

Patient education

Learn about our regular course offerings and educational resources.

Clinical programs

Empower our patients to live a life similar to their peers without the disease.

NORD Rare Disease Centers of Excellence

Washington University/BJC Healthcare joins new NORD Rare Disease Centers of Excellence® Network, committed to improving access and care for rare disease patients.

NORD, the NORD logo and tagline are registered trademarks of the National Organization for Rare Disorders. NORD is a registered 501(c)(3) charity organization.

Our program is devoted to advocacy, awareness and education for our patients and their families to promote physical, financial and emotional well-being. We have designed a culturally competent, community-based program to reach patients outside of the traditional health care setting and maximize patient education. Our model includes free classes that are accessible to the community, a peer-mentoring program for parents and children with diabetes, and regular social activities to support and connect families dealing with a diabetes or other endocrine diagnosis. These efforts put the patient and the family at the center, resulting in improved engagement, satisfaction, and outcomes. Our advocacy efforts at the state and national level engage multiple stakeholders, including lawmakers, organizations such as JDRF and the ADA and representatives from industry to fight for equitable, high quality care for all children with diabetes or endocrine disorders.

U.S. News & World Report has again ranked St. Louis Children’s Hospital / Washington University School of Medicine among America’s Best Children’s Hospitals.