SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Blog
A New “Happy” Liver
It seems everywhere that Orlando Bairfield goes, he is delighted to showcase some awesome dance moves with a huge smile. The spunky 8-year-old is just two months post-surgery after having undergone a liver transplant at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital in January 2024.
From patient to caregiver: Makailya’s journey
Read the story of a former 10 year old patient who now works across the hall from her first doctor.
Pediatric heart conditions: Expert answers to common questions
Find answers to frequently asked questions about pediatric heart conditions.
Teens and social media: Help for a healthier relationship
Help your child achieve a healthy relationship with social media.
A Rare Connection
The 13-year-old from Chebanse, Ill., has a rare condition called arthrogryposis and comes to St. Louis and SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital to see one of the only pediatric orthopedists who specializes in her disease.
Advanced Imaging Technology Detects Rare Congenital Heart Condition
It was simply serendipity that Terrence and Bianca Williams discovered that their son, TJ, had two unusual heart defects.