St. Louis Fetal Care Institute Receives Grant from Saigh Foundation
St. Louis, MO (PRWEB) September 26, 2013 -- The St. Louis Fetal Care Institute is a collaboration among SSM St. Mary’s Health Center, SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center and Saint Louis University School of Medicine.
The Fetal Care Institute is one of the most comprehensive fetal care program in the midwest, with the ability to provide fetoscopic and open surgery to treat babies while still in the womb.
“We are so grateful for the support of the Saigh Foundation,” said Dr. Mike Vlastos, director of the St. Louis Fetal Care Institute and assistant professor at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. “Their generosity enables us to increase our education and outreach efforts, to help families facing scary diagnoses know there is hope for their baby.”
Funds from the grant will support research efforts to advance fetal medicine internationally, professional development and outreach to increase awareness of ground-breaking treatments used for the most complex pregnancies.
About The St. Louis Fetal Care Institute
The St. Louis Fetal Care Institute is a partnership between SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center, SSM St. Mary’s Health Center, and Saint Louis University School of Medicine. Bringing together renowned maternal fetal medicine (MFM) specialists, pediatric and fetal surgeons, specialized nurses, cutting-edge technology, and a family-oriented approach, The Institute offers state-of-the-art diagnostic methods and treatment options for families whose unborn babies are facing medical challenges. It is the leading comprehensive fetal care program in Middle America offering a variety of fetal interventions and treatments, including open and minimally invasive fetal surgery for babies in the womb.
Ashley Wiehle, St. Louis Fetal Care Institute, http://www.cardinalglennon.com/fetalcareinstitute/Pages/default.aspx, 314-577-5693, [email protected]
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