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.
Welcome to SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital! All visitors should check in at the security desk, located in the emergency department lobby, to receive a visitors pass. Our general visiting hours are 8 AM to 8 PM, seven days a week. For more detailed information about visiting hours for a specific unit, please view our visitor policy.
Hospital Operator
314-577-5600
Emergency Department
314-577-5666
Appointment Line for a Specialist
314-577-5666
Danis Pediatric Center
314-577-5666
Administration
314-577-5613
Cardinal Glennon Foundation
314-577-5605
Hospital Imaging
314-577-5652
Human Resources
314-577-5389
Pastoral Care
314-577-5600, ext. 1168
Public Relations/Media Inquiries
314-577-5693
Social Services
314-577-5697
Ethics Committee
Dial 0 from a hospital phone
Third Party Liability/Work Comp Service
888-989-2751
U.S. News & World Report Names SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital Among Best Children’s Hospitals for 2023-2024 SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital has been recognized as a 2023-2024 Best Children’s Hospital by U.S. News & World Report.
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Building Our Future SSM Health Cardinal Glennon is devoted to building a healthier, brighter future for kids – we are excited to announce we're building a new state-of the-art hospital.
Learn more about a few of our award-winning centers located in the main campus of SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital.
Offering casual dining, in a comfortable atmosphere, with special serving stations for every taste, the Café @ Glennon is located on the first floor of the main tower and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Cash, credit and debit (Visa and MasterCard) are accepted for payment.
Monday through Friday
Breakfast: 6:15 am - 10 am
Lunch: 10:45 am - 2 pm
Dinner: 4 pm - 7:30 pm
Saturday, Sunday and Holidays
Breakfast: 8 am - 10 am
Lunch: 10:45 am - 2 pm
Dinner: 4 pm - 7 pm
The coffee shop is located on the ground floor by the main entrance to the hospital and serves specialty coffees, teas, fruit smoothies, simply-to-go salads, sandwiches, fresh baked pastries and cookies. Cash, credit, and debit cards (Visa and MasterCard) are accepted for payment.
Starbucks is open Monday through Friday from 6:30 am - 5 pm.
Vending machines are located on the first floor in the main tower of the hospital. Machines offers a variety of snack items. Vending is available 24 hours, seven days a week.
Our gift shop is located in the atrium, just inside the main entrance. The shop offers a wide selection of gifts, toys, snacks, books and necessities that you may have forgotten.
Monday through Thursday: 8 am - 4 pm
Friday: 7 am - 3 pm
Saturday and Sunday: Closed
Flowers and non-latex balloons can be sent to individual rooms. Order directly through a flower vendor in the St. Louis area and include the room number.
The chapel is located on the first floor and is open 24 hours a day. All faiths are welcome.
Mass is held at 11:30 am Monday through Friday and at 9 am on Sunday.
A chaplain is available 24 hours a day. You may ask your doctor or nurse to contact us, ask the hospital operator to contact a chaplain or call our office directly at 314-268-2700, ext. 1168. You can also dial 1168 from any hospital phone.
Outside the chapel is a book where parents, family and friends sign the names of loved ones and their special requests.
At SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital we understand there are times where you might have to travel with a loved one while they receive services at one of our hospitals. We've complied a list of conveniently located hotels near Cardinal Glennon to make this time away from home a little easier.
Aloft St. Louis Cortex
4245 Duncan Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63110
Rates: $119/night; $35/night parking fee
314-639-0050
Pear Tree Inn (near Union Station)
2211 Market St.
St. Louis, MO 63104
Rates: $99/night; Pets additional $10/night
314-241-3200
Holiday Inn Express St. Louis
4630 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63108
Rates: $92/night - $5/night parking fee
314-631-4900
Home2 - Suites by Hilton
920 S. Taylor Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63110
Ideal for long-term stays
Rates: Begin at $109 and steps down as duration of stay increases (two weeks @ $99, One month @$89)
314-531-4446
St. Louis City Center Hotel
400 S. 14th St.
St Louis, MO 63103
Rates: $79/night; Suite upgrade $119/night
Complimentary breakfast 6:30 to 9am, 7 - 11am on weekends)
314-231-5007
The Ronald McDonald Family Room is located on the fifth floor in the main tower of SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital. We’re open 9 am - 9 pm, daily. This space provides a relaxing home away from home for patients' families and guests. Features include:
If patients’ families need a place to stay overnight, the Ronald McDonald House is located two blocks from the hospital. The Ronald McDonald House offers qualifying out of town families a place to sleep, do laundry and eat hot meals. Call 314-577-5697 for more information about the Ronald McDonald House.
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.
