Nearly 1,000 attendees enjoyed creative costumes, candy and community at this year’s event
The WashU Medicine John F. Hardesty, MD Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences joined other departments at the St. Louis Children’s Specialized Care Center (CSCC) this past weekend for a successful Trunk or Treat event! Despite strong winds, the turnout was outstanding — with an estimated 965 attendees enjoying the festive afternoon of costumes, candy and camaraderie.
Departments across St. Louis Children’s Hospital and WashU Medicine showcased their creativity by decorating themed trunks and handing out treats to families and children from across the community. Attendees voted for their favorite displays, resulting in some close and exciting competition:
🥇 1st Place: Moana (Multi-Specialty)
🥈 2nd Place: Inside Out (Neurology)
🥉 3rd Place: Candyland (Children’s Direct)
The event brought together faculty, staff and community members for a lighthearted celebration that emphasized teamwork, connection and family fun. Events like Trunk or Treat continue to strengthen WashU Medicine’s commitment to community engagement and patient-centered care beyond the clinic.
About WashU Medicine
WashU Medicine is a global leader in academic medicine, including biomedical research, patient care and educational programs with 2,900 faculty. Its National Institutes of Health (NIH) research funding portfolio is the second largest among U.S. medical schools and has grown 56% in the last seven years. Together with institutional investment, WashU Medicine commits well over $1 billion annually to basic and clinical research innovation and training. Its faculty practice is consistently within the top five in the country, with more than 1,900 faculty physicians practicing at 130 locations and who are also the medical staffs of Barnes-Jewish and St. Louis Children’s hospitals of BJC HealthCare. WashU Medicine has a storied history in MD/PhD training, recently dedicated $100 million to scholarships and curriculum renewal for its medical students, and is home to top-notch training programs in every medical subspecialty as well as physical therapy, occupational therapy, and audiology and communications sciences.