Cardinal Glennon - Virtual Tour
Welcome and thank you for visiting SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital!
With more than 200 SLUCare specialists in more than 60 medical and surgical subspecialties, our physicians, surgeons and nurses are regarded as some of the leading pediatric experts in the country.
We are proud to be ranked each year as a Best Children’s Hospital in multiple pediatric specialties by U.S. News & World Report. We invite you to take a look inside our family-friendly hospital and to learn more about SSM Health Cardinal Glennon.
Hospital Entrance
Since 1956, SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital has offered the highest level of care, as the country’s only free-standing, non-profit Catholic pediatric hospital.
Located in St. Louis, MO SSM Health Cardinal Glennon, is a member of SSM Health, one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the country. Every year, the hospital provides hope and care to thousands of children with complex medical conditions throughout Missouri, Illinois and beyond.
SSM Health Cardinal Glennon is a 195-bed teaching hospital affiliated with Saint Louis University School of Medicine. In every way, SSM Health Cardinal Glennon lives out the SSM Health Mission, “Through our exceptional health care services, we reveal the healing presence of God.”
Through these doors, you’ll find state-of-the-art clinical facilities and family-friendly amenities that can only be found in a pediatric hospital.
Atrium
With access to comfortable seating, bright colors and plenty of natural light, our patients and families can enjoy our kid-friendly atrium complete with a yellow submarine, train, double-decker bus and steam boat.
Chapel
Our chapel is an interfaith prayer room, open 24/7 for private reflection. It is a place where families and staff can pray for those being cared for at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon.
Gift Shop
The gift shop is located in the atrium, just inside the main entrance and offers a wide selection of gifts, toys, snacks and other necessities that you may need.
The Glennon Café
The Glennon Café offers casual dining for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Families find quick access to healthy food and refreshments while visiting their loved ones.
The Ronald McDonald Room
The Ronald McDonald Room, located on the 5th floor, offers a comforting, quiet environment with many of the amenities of home, including a full kitchen, dining room, computers, internet access, showers and laundry facility. For patients and families who have an extended stay, the Ronald McDonald House is two blocks away from the hospital.
Rally Squirrel Playground
The playground is designed as a safe space for all kids, including those with special needs. During their hospital stay, patients can play in the log cabin or play golf on the putting greens. Our safe, interactive rooftop playground is a fun, fresh-air environment for kids and their families.
Tranquility Garden
The Anita Sue Gregorich Tranquility Healing Garden offers a peaceful place for families to retreat while their child is being cared for at the hospital. The garden features space for reflection, including several seating areas with beautiful flowers and plants unique to each area. This area will provide a much-needed distraction and stress-free environment for parents whose children are facing serious illness or injury.
Emergency Department - Waiting Room
The Dan Dierdorf Emergency and Trauma Center at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon is a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center in both Missouri and Illinois. Being a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center means providing the best possible care at every step of an emergency situation. Our affiliation with Saint Louis University School of Medicine means your child receives high-quality, innovative care enhanced by medical education and research.
Injury prevention and education is a priority for our team! Our injury prevention team educates more 240,000 kids and their families in the community each year.
Learn more about our Level I Pediatric Trauma Center
Missouri Poison Center
The Missouri Poison Center responds to more than 55,000 child and adult poison exposure calls in Missouri each year. The center’s pharmacists and nurses undergo rigorous training in toxicology, are nationally certified as specialists in poison information and work under the direction of a medical toxicologist.The Missouri Poison Center is the single poison center designated by legislation to serve the entire state of Missouri and is accredited by the American Association of Poison Control Centers.
Learn more about the Missouri Poison Center
Close to Home Locations
Taking your child to one of our locations in St. Louis, St. Charles or the Metro-East provides an immediate connection to our Level I Pediatric Trauma Center at the main SSM Health Cardinal Glennon campus. This network of hospitals, along with our transport team, means children have access to the best care when time matters most.
ER - Exam Room
Visiting the emergency department can be a scary experience for little ones. Our exam rooms not only have the most advanced technology to care for your child, they’re kid-friendly too! Additionally, our Child Life Team helps make our ER and hospital as fun and low-stress as possible!
Telemedicine
SSM Health Cardinal Glennon is the first to establish an ED-to-ED and NICU-to-NICU telemedicine program in the St. Louis region.While patients may have to travel to SSM Health Cardinal Glennon for initial diagnosis, treatment can be provided to a patient in their community, close to home. Throughout Missouri and Illinois, SLUCare physicians at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon use various forms of telemedicine to assist partnering hospitals and physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric patients.
Learn more about our telemedicine program
Trauma Room
Our state-of-the-art trauma rooms are fully equipped with the latest supplies and equipment; they are large and roomy to accommodate family members at the bedside to comfort their child.
Having an experienced, multi-disciplinary trauma team makes a difference. SSM Health Cardinal Glennon’s Level I Pediatric Trauma Center recruits and trains emergency medicine specialists through Saint Louis University School of Medicine.
Transport Team
Our highly skilled Neonatal and Pediatric Transport Team has a regional footprint with crews stationed 24/7 around Missouri, in addition to the home base at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon.Infants and children come to the hospital by ambulance or helicopter and they arrive with the help of our Transport Team – a group of nurses, paramedics and respiratory therapists - that provide essential medical care while children and babies are in transit.
Learn more about our transport team
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - Waiting Room
The Dana Brown Neonatal Intensive Care Unit is a Level IV NICU (the highest level of care for newborns) that consists of a team of board-certified SLUCare neonatologists as well as a dedicated, exclusively trained team of pediatric specialists, neonatal fellows and more than 200 nurses and 40 nurse practitioners.
The NICU is recognized as a Neonatal Center of Excellence by the American Accreditation Healthcare Commission and is an accredited Center of Excellence for Extra Corporal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO).
Learn more about our NICU
NICU Patient Room
Our NICU offers patients and families a secure environment along with comfort, privacy and convenience with 65 all-private rooms. The unit also offers special accommodations for twin babies to remain in the same room, ideal for family bonding. Personalized patient care is a guarantee thanks to a low patient-to-nurse ratio.
The NICU offers a number of conveniences to assist families while their baby is a patient. A lactation consultant is available and moms are able to store their breast milk onsite for their babies use.
A dedicated child life specialist helps families welcome their newborn, provide sibling support. Soothing music, massage therapy and developmental toys are other ways to provide therapy for the tiniest patients while in the NICU.
Telemedicine
SSM Health Cardinal Glennon is the first to establish an ED-to-ED and NICU-to-NICU telemedicine program in the St. Louis Region.While patients may have to travel to SSM Health Cardinal Glennon for initial diagnosis, treatment can be provided to a patient in their community, close to home. Throughout Missouri and Illinois, SLUCare physicians at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon use various forms of telemedicine to assist partnering hospitals and physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric patients.
Learn more about our telemedicine program
Transport Team
Our highly skilled Neonatal and Pediatric Transport Team has a regional footprint with crews stationed 24/7 around Missouri, in addition to the home base at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon.Infants and children come to the hospital by ambulance or helicopter and they arrive with the help of our Transport Team. This special group of nurses, paramedics and respiratory therapists provide essential medical care while children and babies are in transit.
Learn more about our transport team
NicView
NicView™ is an innovative, small camera system placed at designated bed spaces in the NICU at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon. It allows parents, family and friends to view their infant in real-time, 24/7, through a secure online portal. This service helps families develop that bond with their preemie or hospitalized infant even when they can’t physically be in the NICU with them. NicView can add peace of mind and provide reassurance when you can’t be at the bedside.
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit - Waiting Room
The pediatric intensive care unit is a multi-disciplinary unit that provides care for infants, children and adolescents who become critically ill or injured. Equipped with the most advanced technology, our staff is specially trained to deliver exceptional care to children and their families.
Doctors and nurses who are certified in pediatric critical care medicine and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) are on staff 24 hours a day. Our team is designated as a Center of Excellence with the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization and staff treat patients in our Level I Pediatric Trauma Center.
Learn more about our PICU
PICU Patient Room
The 21-bed unit has a large open layout and includes 18 all-private rooms which reduce infection risk and ensure family privacy.
Family-centered care is a main focus of the PICU. We are part of your child’s healthcare team and we want you to take part in your child’s care.
Nutrition Hallway
The physician work room allows for physicians to maintain a close eye on patients vital signs and consult with other physicians and nurses, all while maintaining your child’s privacy.This hallway also includes a family area complete with a mini-kitchen and area which offers a quiet space.
The Costas Center - Waiting Room
The Costas Center is a day hospital which provides a comfortable setting for children to visit with their doctor and receive prolonged treatments without having to be admitted to the hospital.
In addition to a dedicated child life specialist, we offer a variety of therapy services including dance, music and art therapy. The walls in The Costas Center display the talents of our young artists and tie-in with the underwater theme.
Learn more about The Costas Center
Costas Exam Room
Our kid-friendly rooms are designed to keep young patients calm and comfortable during an exam. Our SLUCare physicians are members of the Children’s Oncology Group, a network of children’s hospitals sponsored by the National Cancer Institute.
4North
The in-patient cancer center includes 22 all-private, state-of-the-art patient rooms with comfortable sleeper sofas in each room so parents can stay overnight with their children. This unit also includes a dedicated blood and bone marrow transplant unit for young patients diagnosed with hematology and oncology diseases.
Cindy Brooks Reading Nooks
The Cindy Brooks Reading Nooks are dedicated to long-time Glennon Guild member and former Guild President, Cindy Brooks. These reading nooks allow for patients and their families to enjoy a quiet space to relax and reflect.
Friends of Kids with Cancer Playroom
This playroom is dedicated to 4 North patients and the generous gift from Friends of Kids with Cancer has made it possible to update the playroom, add new exciting games and have made it “the place” to be a kid for a while.
Dallas - Waiting Room
The Dorothy & Larry Dallas Heart Center offers comprehensive heart care for infants and children with congenital heart defects. Our staff, including SLUCare physicians, treat thousands of patients each year at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon, plus five additional offsite clinics. Because of their dedication and their love for kids, our team provides exceptional care for your child.
Our team provides comprehensive care in all areas of cardiology, including fetal cardiology, pediatric cardiology, interventional cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery and heart transplantation.
Learn more about the Dallas Heart Center
Pediatric Hybrid Cardiac Catheterization Suite
SSM Health Cardinal Glennon is home to the region’s only pediatric hybrid cardiac catheterization suite. Having this suite allows for cardiologists and cardiothoracic surgeons to work together to provide the best possible outcomes for patients. This state-of-the-art suite allows our SLUCare heart experts to diagnose and correct complicated heart problems, in the same room and in one procedure, for safer care and a faster recovery for patients.
Additionally, interventional, diagnostic and electrophysiology studies are also performed in this suite.
Pediatric Hybrid Cardiac Catheterization Suite Control Room
The control room in the pediatric hybrid cardiac catheterization suite allows for physicians, nurses and technicians to monitor patients during the procedure.
Echocardiography Room
Echocardiograms are an ultrasound of the heart and at the Dallas Heart Center, we also have access to a 3D cardiac ultrasound machine that allows physicians to see a patient’s heart in real time.
Our team also provides fetal echocardiograms for patients requiring this test.
Echo Reading Room
The ECHO Reading Room is a space for physicians and technicians to monitor a patient as they undergo an ECHO test.
Stress Test
The stress test room allows for patients to be evaluated while exercising on a treadmill or a bike. This test helps physicians assess how a patient’s heart works and provides useful information to diagnose and treat the patient. Our testing area is a comfortable space and easily accommodates mom or dad.
St. Louis Fetal Care Institute - Waiting Room
The world of fetal medicine is changing and the team at SSM Health St. Louis Fetal Care Institute is leading the charge. Since 2009, SLUCare high-risk obstetrical specialists at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital - St. Louis and SLUCare pediatric specialists at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon have partnered to provide compassionate, advanced care to mothers and their babies.
As one of the nation’s top fetal surgery and care centers, the SSM Health St. Louis Fetal Care Institute has the knowledge, experience and compassion to handle everything from common prenatal conditions that require constant monitoring, to rare fetal diagnoses that could benefit from fetal surgery.
Learn more about the St. Louis Fetal Care Institute
The St. Louis Fetal Care Institute collaborates with our SLUCare maternal-fetal medicine specialists when a pregnancy becomes high-risk.
Learn more about our innovative high-risk OB care
Nesting Room
The nesting room provides a calm, soothing environment and will serve as your “home base” to wait during your visit to the St. Louis Fetal Care Institute. You will meet with a variety of caregivers and specialists who will work with you throughout your pregnancy. Your visit may include testing, such as ultrasound, fetal ECHO and non-stress tests.
During your visit, you will meet with a nurse coordinator who will schedule and arrange your appointments with pediatric and maternal fetal specialists who will be involved with the care of your baby.
Ultrasound Room
Fetal ultrasounds are a routine part of prenatal care and provide important information to our team of nurses, physicians and of course, the parents!
Our ultrasound rooms are equipped with state-of-the-art technology, including machines with 3D and 4D capabilities. Our sonographers are experienced in the world of fetal conditions and are accredited by the American Institute of Ultrasound Medicine.
Imaging Department - Waiting Room
We provide individualized care with state-of-the-art imaging technologies in an environment that is safe and pleasant for our patients. From the imaging suites to our waiting room, the Imaging Department is designed to be a calm and inviting environment for patients and families.
Our dedicated team of technologists and SLUCare pediatric radiologists are board-certified with advanced training in their specialty, providing the best possible care, while reducing patients’ exposure to radiation.
Learn more about our Imaging Department
CT Suite
We offer two 128-slice CT scanners that provide the safest imaging for children through special dose reduction software. Advanced imaging gives physicians more detailed information than ever before to help determine the best treatment plan for patients.
Interventional Radiology
Our vascular and interventional radiology team provides a minimally invasive way of assessing disease and delivering targeted treatments which allows for a faster recovery. Our equipment and protocols keep radiation exposure as low as possible during the procedure.
Nuclear Medicine
Our nuclear medicine suite features the newest technology available in nuclear medicine. This state-of-the-art technology allows the nuclear medicine images and computed tomography imaging to be performed at the same time, resulting in the most precise information for diagnosis.
Ambient Lighting and Movies
Patients are able to personalize their imaging suite with colorful, ambient lighting, music and image displays that put children at ease during procedures and reduce the need for sedation.
Patient Room
Knowing that a hospital stay can sometimes be scary, we strive to make sure our patients and their families feel at home in our all-private, spacious patient rooms. Each room has a private bathroom, sleeping accommodations for one to two family members, plenty of storage, TV, DVR player and Wi-Fi.
Music Therapy
Our board-certified music therapist is equipped with age appropriate, musical instruments, recording tools and equipment. Patient visits take place at the bedside and family and caregivers are welcome to participate.Learn more about our Music Therapy Program
Shining Star School
SSM Health Cardinal Glennon has its very own school - the Shining Star School. The school helps promote general academic development, social and emotional development, as well as the overall well-being of individual children and groups during a hospital stay.Learn more about our Shining Star School
Playrooms
Age-appropriate playrooms are located throughout the hospital and offers an unstructured atmosphere where patients can express themselves and just have fun! The playrooms include toys, video games, board games, movies and books.
Child Life
Our team of Child Life Specialists provide children with age-appropriate preparation for medical procedures, pain management, coping strategies, and play and self-expression activities.The purpose of the Child Life Team is to advocate for the psychosocial, developmental, emotional and educational needs of our patients and families. Child Life Specialists strive to create a supportive environment, while helping empower patients and their families to make decisions affecting their care.
No matter what the situation, our Child Life Team helps make visits to the hospital as kid-friendly, fun and low stress as possible!
Learn more about our Child Life Team
Surgery - Waiting Room
The surgery waiting room is designed for families to remain close to their children while undergoing surgery. Families wait comfortably and receive text updates from the surgery team as their child progresses through their procedure.
Parents are able to stay with their child until the moment they are taken back to the OR for their procedure.
Operating Room Suite
Our 10 technology-integrated operating suites allow for increased mobility with portable monitors and equipment attached to the ceiling to keep floors clean and clear. The suites are equipped with the latest surgical technology, specifically for minimally invasive procedures, including minimally invasive neonatal surgeries. The suites are equipped with large, flat panel monitors allowing patients to fall asleep to a DVD and also provide surgeons imaging to navigate during surgeries.
Post-Anesthesia Care Unit
Our post-anesthesia care unit is a space designed for patients to recover from their procedure before heading home. Parents are brought back to recovery once their child is awake.
Danis Pediatric Center - Waiting Room
Danis Pediatric Center is a full-service pediatric office located on the campus of SSM Health Cardinal Glennon and treats children, newborn to 18 years old, and provides services from well-baby visits, sick visits and physicals. The center also provides diagnostic services and second opinions for complex cases referred by community physicians and family practitioners.
Danis Pediatric Center is the academic primary care practice of the Department of Pediatrics at Saint Louis University School of Medicine.
Learn more about Danis Pediatrics
SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Pediatrics
Located throughout the St. Louis region, are SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Pediatrics offices. These offices are staffed with exceptional health care professionals who see patients starting at birth to 18 years old.
Danis Midtown
In addition to our main campus location, we have a second location – Danis Pediatrics Midtown
Danis - Exam Room
Our kid-friendly exam rooms are designed to keep young patients calm and comfortable during their physician exam.
Our practice is a unique blend of patient care, patient education and medical education. Our primary goal is to provide the very best care for your child from infancy through 18 years old.
Ambulatory Care Clinic - Exam Room
The Ambulatory Care Clinic provides convenient, follow-up care for more than 60,000 patients each year. Onsite lab, X-ray, audiology and physical, occupational and speech therapy are located within the clinic making it a one-stop-shop for patients and their families. Specialty clinics include plastic surgery, orthopedics, ENT, endocrinology and gastroenterology, just to name a few.
In addition to our main campus, SSM Health Cardinal Glennon offers additional specialty clinics throughout the St. Louis and Illinois.
SportsCare
SSM Health Cardinal Glennon SportsCare is the premier pediatric sports medicine provider in St. Louis and St. Charles. We provide exclusive, direct access to comprehensive medical care for young athletes.By working with multiple specialists and care partners, we guarantee your child will get the top care that is best suited to treat their unique injury; improving recovery time and outcome. Many of our services are offered in multiple locations so your child can be treated close to home.
Learn more about SportsCare
Knights of Columbus Developmental Center - Waiting Room
The first multi-disciplinary autism center in St. Louis, the Knights of Columbus Developmental Center has grown into a team of experts who understand that having a child with special needs can affect many aspects of a family’s life. The Knights of Columbus Developmental Center provides comprehensive diagnosis, intervention, family support and professional education services.
Our multi-disciplinary team provides ongoing, comprehensive treatment for patients and their families in the areas of developmental pediatrics, neurology, psychiatry, psychology, clinical nursing, speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, family resources, social services, education coordination, research and support.
Learn more about the Knights of Columbus Developmental Center
Donor Wall
The Knights of Columbus Developmental Center helps thousands of patients each year thanks to the wonderful support of the Knights of Columbus councils throughout Missouri and Illinois.
Knights of Columbus Developmental Center - Speech Room
Our speech therapists provide a variety of evaluations, as well as therapy. Based on their evaluation, they provide a treatment plan for each child who visits our office.
Knights of Columbus Developmental Center - Occupational Therapy Room
Our occupational therapist works with children to improve skills that are a part of everyday life, as well as those struggling with sensory issues through evaluations and therapy.
Group Therapy
Our team offers two peer support groups – PEERS and Move to Communicate. These programs offer additional treatment and support to patients.
Knights of Columbus Developmental Center - Exam Room
Our physicians provide comprehensive, physical evaluations and follow-up evaluations. Our team of providers – speech therapy, occupational therapy, psychology, physicians, nursing and family resource/education – work together to develop an individual plan to best serve your child.