Learn About Cardinal Glennon
Devoted to Kids
A leading academic medical center, with a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV NICU, SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital is a not-for-profit hospital staffed by the SLUCare Physician Group of Saint Louis University School of Medicine providing pediatric care to communities throughout Illinois, Missouri and beyond.
Nationally noted. Locally devoted.
We've Been Named One of the Best for 11 Years
U.S. News & World Report has named SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital as one of the best pediatric hospitals in the country in seven specialties.
At SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital, devotion is at the heart of everything we do. Because miracles don't happen when you're doing just enough. Devotion is providing care that's not just effective, but compassionate. Devotion is developing better technology and more advanced treatments. Devotion is doing more than what's required, so children can thrive in every way possible.
Quality Care & Safety
At SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital we are committed to continually improving upon the three elements of exceptional care: high quality outcomes, excellent patient experience and a safe environment. Learn more about how we’re meeting these standards of excellence.
- Emergency Department: 70.1% likelihood to recommend
- Inpatient Stays: 79% likelihood to recommend
- Outpatient Surgery: 91.63% likelihood to recommend
- Urgent Care: 78.1% likelihood to recommend
- Primary Care Departments: 87.1% likelihood to recommend
- Specialty Departments: 88.6% likelihood to recommend
- Overall Ambulatory Visits: 88.1% likelihood to recommend
- Hand Hygiene: 98.4% percent compliance per secret shopper audit
- CLABSI (central line-associated bloodstream infections): 5 total CLABSI for a rate of 0.48 per 1,000 central line days
- Colon Surgery: 0 surgical site infections
- C-difficile rate: 7 C-diff cases for a rate of 0.25 per 1,000 patient days
Mission, Vision & Values
Inspired by our founding religious sisters, we value the sacredness and dignity of each person. Our mission, vision and values are consistent with our heritage and ministry.
Why Choose Us?
We know you have a choice when selecting care for your child, learn what makes us a top-notch resource for health and hope to all children and their families.
Devoted to the Future of Pediatric Health Care
Building a New State-of the-Art Hospital
At SSM Health Cardinal Glennon, we are committed not only to healing children today, but finding new ways to help every child receives the care they need to thrive. We are excited to share the steps we are taking to build a new state-of the-art hospital. Learn about our plans to build a new Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital.
SSM Health's Commitment to Healthy Communities
At SSM Health Cardinal Glennon, we care for children of all ages from St. Louis, Missouri, Illinois and from around the world. We also focus on the overall health of our communities in addition to the health of the children living in them. Learn more about our Community Health Needs Assessment.
We welcome your thoughts on how we can create a healthier communities together. Please send your ideas and questions to community.benefits@ssmhealth.com.