Resources for Patients & Families
Welcome to SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital! We are one of the top pediatric hospitals in the country in part because of how we care for our patients, their families and visitors. We're here to make a trip to our hospital as comfortable and as meaningful as possible by providing information to help manage your visit and connect you with hospital resources.
We know picking a hospital and care team to treat your child can be a difficult decision. If you are still considering where to go for care, learn more about why you should choose SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital.
Manage Your Visit & Connect with Hospital Resources
Here are a few things we think you might find helpful when starting your child's health journey with us:
Find a Doctor
Request an Appointment Online
Financial Assistance & Bill Pay
Insurances Accepted
Access My Child's MyChart
Quality Care & Outcomes
We are part of SSM Health, a Catholic, not-for-profit health system serving the comprehensive health needs of communities across the Midwest. Learn more about SSM Health's heritage of healing and our plans for the future.
We know getting to a new place can be stressful. Here are some resources that can help you find your way here and familiarize you with things around the hospital.
Get Directions to the Hospital
Food Options at Cardinal Glennon
Public Transit
Hotel Accommodations
Virtual Tour of Cardinal Glennon
Preparing Your Child for Surgery
SSM Health Cardinal Glennon has several programs and services in place to make patients and families visits with us less stressful.
Child Life Services
Complex Medical Care Program
Footprints℠ Program
Creative Art Therapies
Shining Star School For Patients
Pastoral Care
We Practice Family-Centered Care
At SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital, we believe our health care staff and patient's families are essential partners at the center of every child's care. We strive to provide open communication with patients and families, while empowering families to advocate for their child's health during their journey with us.
We know family is the constant in a child’s life, and that providing excellent care means supporting the entire family before, during and after your stay with us.
Caring Connections Mentor Program
This unique program connects caregivers with compassionate trained volunteer mentors who have been through similar lived experiences to offer guidance, strength, and hope. Learn more about the Caring Connections Mentor Program.
Nominate a Nurse Today!
The DAISY Award For Extraordinary Nurses is an international program to honor nurses for their clinical excellence and outstanding compassionate care - it's a great way to say "Thank you" for all you do.