The Glennon Factor

Episode 16 - Cardinal Glennon Proud: STL Stand-Outs Discuss Their Shared Purpose

Most people are familiar with the old saying, “It takes a village to raise a child.” But what about an entire children’s hospital? That requires an entire community of support! In this episode of The Glennon Factor podcast we are joined by President of McKelvey Homes and former Cardinal Glennon board president, Jim Brennan, Director of Marketing for 4 Hands Brewing Company, Liz Swyer, Cardinal Glennon parent, Greg Shurts, and Co-Owner of St. Louis City Soccer Club and President of the Enterprise Mobility Foundation, Carolyn Kindle. Tune in as the conversation uncovers some of their personal lives as well as each of their connections to SSM Health Cardinal Glennon. 

Ep. 16 Sneak Peek

They say it takes a village to raise a child -- but what about an entire children's hospital? In this episode of The Glennon Factor, we sit down with community leaders and passionate supporters to explore the impact of Cardinal Glennon. Tune in as they share their personal stories and connections to our mission.

Episode 15 - We Help Kids Do Hard Things

How many people does it take to help kids do hard things? It takes a whole Child Life Services team...but unfortunately we could only fit a select few in our podcast studio. In this episode we are joined by Justine Bautista, Certified Child Life Specialist and facility dog handler, Brenda Wilson, schoolteacher from the Shining Star School, Scott Duell Certified Music Therapist, and last but certainly not least...Duo Dog Thor – our beloved facility dog. Tune in to hear what role Child Life Services plays in the well-being of our patients and some incredible stories from the impact of their care.

Ep. 15 Sneak Peek

March is Child Life Month, a time to celebrate this incredible team, which includes child life specialists, hospital school teachers and creative arts therapists who help kids feel safe and supported during their hospital visits. Their impact is felt every day at Cardinal Glennon and what better way to start the month than with Episode 15 of The Glennon Factor featuring some of our Child Life Services Team.

Episode 14 - Two Beats, One Legacy: Inside Our Heart Program with Dr. Fiore & Barb Kountzmann

What does it take to become a nationally ranked heart program? Who built the first ECMO machine used at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon roughly 50 years ago? What do world-renowned pediatric heart surgeons do in their free time? All these questions and many more get answered in this insightful episode of The Glennon Factor. We are honored to be joined by recently retired cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Andrew Fiore and clinical nurse for the division of cardiothoracic surgery – Barb Kountzman, RN. Listen as this incredible pair of Cardinal Glennon legends uncover some history and legacy behind our program, advancements in the field, expectations for the future generation of caregivers and what they are most proud of in their extensive careers.

Ep. 14 Sneak Peek

On Episode 14 of The Glennon Factor, Dr. Andrew Fiore explains how teamwork has elevated Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital Congenital Cardiac Surgery Program to a nationally recognized level - because it's not about "me" or "I", but "we" as a team.

Episode 13 - Why Every Children's Hospital Needs - The Snack Cart Ladies

SSM Health Cardinal Glennon is blessed to have these three guests rounding in the hall every week – spreading joy to the parents and staff. These three volunteers - Lisa, Kenda and Claudia are affectionately known as the “Snack Cart Ladies” and they are all Cardinal Glennon parents who know what it is like to “Move In” while their child spends an extensive amount of time receiving care. They give back to other parents going through their own journey and the staff who helped care for their own kid. Tune in to hear stories from these Cardinal Glennon moms and why they choose the snack cart to pay it forward…because sometimes something as simple as a snack can add that glimmer of brightness to an otherwise dreary day.

Ep. 13 Sneak Peek

A small snack brings a big impact. On Episode 13 of the Glennon Factor we are sitting down with our "Snack Cart Ladies" who are former Glennon moms who know the journey of moving "in" to Cardinal Glennon firsthand. Every week, they roll the snack cart through the halls, spreading comfort one snack at a time to all of the parents & staff who are on their own journey.