SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital
Located in St. Louis, MO, SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital is a not-for-profit ranked among the best children's hospitals in the country. We care for children and teenagers of all ages, from the St. Louis surrounding area, Illinois, and across the country.
Learn more about current visitor guidelines for SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital.
About Our Hospital
As an award-winning pediatric hospital, we are committed to compassionate, quality care. We offer the following:
- State-of-the-art clinical facilities like our Level IV NICU and our Level I Pediatric Emergency & Trauma Center
- More than 200 specialists regarded as some of the leading pediatric experts in the country
- More than 60 services offered including emergency care, cardiology, neonatology, gastroenterology, and cancer care for kids
- Over 195 beds caring for patients ranging from 0 - 21 years of age
- Support programs and classes and events available for kids and adults alike
Best Children's Hospital
Ranked in Three Specialties
U.S. News & World Report has once again ranked SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital among the best children's hospitals in the country.
Specialized Care for Special Patients
Our main campus treats patients in over 60 different specialties. Explore a few of our award-winning centers located in our main campus and find other pediatric care all over the St. Louis metro area.
The Cardinal Glennon St. Louis Fetal Care Institute has reimagined care for moms-to-be, their families and their babies.
The Danis Pediatric Center provides outpatient children and teenager primary care and a wide variety of specialized programs.
The Dorothy and Larry Dallas Heart Center is a comprehensive center for children with congenital heart defects.
Where to Play, Find Food & Tranquility
- The Tranquility & Healing Garden offers a quiet place to decompress and reflect outside
- Stop by The Glennon Café or Starbucks to grab a bite to eat
- The Rally Squirrel playground gives patients and siblings a place to play, relax and be kids
- The Ronald McDonald family room and house offers respite for qualifying families during their stay away from home
- The indoor playground outside The Costas Center gives patients and families a place to explore
Visitor Policy
We recognize that you are a vital partner in the healing of your child and invite you to visit at any time of day to support their recovery goals.
- All visitors should check in at the front desk in the main lobby to receive a visitor's pass. Visitors age 18 and over must present a valid photo ID.
- Visitors who are experiencing cold or flu symptoms (fever, chills, cough, sore throat, headache, body aches) are asked not to visit.
- Please follow hand hygiene and physical distancing to help reduce the spread of viruses.
- Additional restrictions or the use of face masks may apply in certain high-risk areas where patients have compromised immune systems.
- Compassionate care exceptions may be made in end-of-life situations or when a visitor is essential for the patient's emotional well-being and care.
- Interpreters and/or clergy may be at the bedside in addition to the below limitations with department leader approval.
Departmental Visitor Guidelines
- 2 adult visitors allowed at the bedside.
- Siblings are allowed to visit when accompanied by an adult.
- No sibling visitors after 8 pm
- Overnight visitors must be at least 18 years old.
- 2 adult visitors allowed at the bedside.
- Sibling visitors require approval from a department leader.
- Approved sibling visitors must always be accompanied by a responsible adult.
- No sibling visitors after 8 pm.
- 2 adult visitors allowed at the bedside.
- Sibling visitors require approval from the department leader.
- Approved sibling visitors must always be accompanied by a responsible adult.
- No sibling visitors after 8 pm.
- Visitors are allowed access to the main hospital to visit the Café as needed.
- 2 adult visitors allowed at the bedside.
- Sibling visitors are allowed in waiting areas but not at the bedside to ensure safety and avoid overcrowding.
- 2 individuals may accompany the patient to their visit (does not include home health provider).
- No sibling visitors after 8 pm
- Additional sibling/adult visitors require approval from the department leader.
- Approved sibling visitors are required to always be accompanied by a responsible adult.
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