SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Blog

Fevers in children – when to worry Fevers in children – when to worry

A fever itself is not a reason to be concerned but if it reaches above 102 degrees, it may be worth a call to your doctor

Highlighting sickle cell awareness month Highlighting sickle cell awareness month

September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month, designated by Congress to help focus attention on the need for research and treatment of sickle cell disease.

Start the new school year off right! Start the new school year off right!

Hear what the SLUCare pediatric experts recommend to promote better childhood and adolescent health and well-being. 

Ask the doctor: GI motility Ask the doctor: GI motility

Learn about gastrointestinal system and how SSM Health Cardinal Glennon is treating GI issues in children.

A Mother’s Story Through an Unclear Pregnancy A Mother’s Story Through an Unclear Pregnancy

A SSM Health Cardinal Glennon St. Louis Fetal Care Institute family graciously shared the story of their baby who had ambiguous genitalia on prenatal ultrasound and who was ultimately diagnosed with a disorder of sexual development (DSD).

Son’s hospital became Mom’s second home Son’s hospital became Mom’s second home

When expectant mother Molly Isaak had an anatomy scan at eighteen-and-a-half weeks, it was discovered her still-developing son, River, had a defect in his abdominal wall and part of his intestinal tract was exposed.