SSM Health Matters Blog
Overcoming unexpected health challenges with the help of the GIRAF team
After lifesaving intestinal surgery, Warren needed the specialized care and support of the Glennon Intestinal Rehabilitation and Feeding Team.
From a fear of the unknown to excitement for the future
When their unborn son was diagnosed with Down syndrome, Ashleigh and Nate turned to the SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital St. Louis Fetal Care Institute to get the specialized care they needed.
A Unique Diagnosis for a Truly Exceptional Little Girl
OEIS Syndrome is a rare (1 in 400,000 live births) and complicated condition that affects the lower abdominal wall structures of infants.
"Their love for kids really does keep growing"
The mother of a Cardinal Glennon patient - a former patient herself - shares their family's story about sickle cell disease and working toward a cure.
Talking to Children in the Wake of Tragedy
Tragedies like the workplace shooting in Middleton and the Metro bus shooting on Madison’s east side that prompted school lockdowns often leave entire communities shaken. Family members, neighbors, coworkers and all of us are left with a long list of questions, including how to explain these situations to our children.
Safety is No Accident
Falls are the leading cause of fatal injury and the most common cause of nonfatal trauma-related hospitalization in people 65+.