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Join us on The Glennon Factor as we uncover the incredible stories and meaningful connections that make SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital an amazing place. Check out our trailer and get ready for an inspiring journey ahead! This podcast is produced by SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Foundation.
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- Sep 29, 202642 min
Episode 23 - Separating Conjoined Twins Part 2: Separation Day
In Part 2 of this special two-part episode of The Glennon Factor, hosts David Hanschu and Laura Wulf are joined by Dr. Kevin Chen, Dr. Philippe Mercier, Dr. Joanna Kemp, and Dr. Nyla Ahmad to take listeners inside the historic surgery to separate craniopagus twins Hiyab and Wuhbto. The team shares how months of planning, surgical rehearsals, advanced imaging, and around-the-clock collaboration culminated in a more than 24-hour procedure involving multiple specialties and some of the most complex decision-making in pediatric medicine. Hear firsthand accounts of the challenges, breakthroughs, and unforgettable moments that transformed two girls who had spent their lives joined at the head into two separate children with a new future ahead of them.
- Sep 22, 202651 min
Episode 23 - Separating Conjoined Twins Part 1: The Plan
In Part 1 of this special episode of The Glennon Factor, hosts David Hanschu and Laura Wulf are joined by Dr. Andrew White, Chief Medical Officer at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital, to share the remarkable story of how craniopagus twins Hiyab and Wuhbtb traveled from Ethiopia to St. Louis for lifesaving care. Together, they explore the extraordinary planning, international coordination, and multidisciplinary teamwork required to evaluate one of the rarest and most complex conditions in medicine. Guests Dr. Kevin Chen, Dr. Philippe Mercier, Dr. Joanna Kemp, and Dr. Naila Ahmad explain how months of imaging, staged procedures, and innovation laid the foundation for a possible separation. Hear the incredible behind-the-scenes journey that led up to a historic surgery.
- Jul 14, 202646 min
Episode 22 - Brayden's Impossible Recovery: From Brain Injury to Basketball
When 17-year-old Brayden Baer suffered a life-threatening traumatic brain injury in a devastating car crash, his family was suddenly faced with unimaginable uncertainty. Braden and his mother, Elaine Baer, are joined by Dr. Amber Grana, a Pediatric ICU intensivist, and Mary Grace Dunham, a PICU charge nurse at Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital, to share the story of his remarkable recovery and the compassionate care that guided them through it. Together, they reflect on the difficult balance of honest conversations, unwavering hope, and the resilience that carried them forward one day at a time. It's an inspiring conversation about survival, healing, and the people who make extraordinary recoveries possible.
- Jul 13, 20261 min
Ep. 22 Sneak Peek
Mary Grace Dunham, PICU charge nurse at Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital, reflects on Brayden’s early signs of recovery, noting how remarkable it was that he could track movement and engage with the team despite a traumatic brain injury. The conversation turns emotional as his family recalls the first time he spoke again—simply asking for a chip—an ordinary moment that felt extraordinary in his journey back. Together, they highlight the subtle but powerful milestones that signaled hope and healing in the PICU.
- Apr 28, 202643 min
Episode 21 - Baby Clara's Story: Treatment Before Her First Breath
In this episode, listeners follow Emily and Paul Cullmann’s journey after learning during pregnancy that they are both carriers of Cystic Fibrosis, giving their daughter Clara a 25% chance of having the disease. Referred to the St. Louis Fetal Care Institute at Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital, they were guided by experts including Katie Francis, program coordinator of the St. Louis Fetal Care Institute, and Dr. Chris Buchanan, medical director of the institute, who helped them navigate fear, uncertainty, and complex decisions. Together, they pursued an innovative and largely untested approach—having Emily take a CF medication during pregnancy in hopes of treating Clara in utero. After birth, Clara was diagnosed with CF but showed remarkably mild symptoms, likely influenced by early treatment both before birth and through breastmilk. The episode highlights not only Clara’s promising outcome, but also the evolving field of fetal medicine, the power of collaboration and research, and the hope that compassionate, cutting-edge care can offer families facing complex prenatal diagnoses.
- Apr 27, 20260 min
Ep. 21 Sneak Peek
How would you feel if you received a scary diagnosis for your unborn child? Emily Cullmann shares her emotions after receiving news of her unborn daughter, Clara before being referred to the SSM Health Cardinal Glennon St. Louis Fetal Care Institute - The team she would later come to know as a "family" to her as she navigates the unknown.
- Apr 14, 20262 min
What Makes Cardinal Glennon Special According to Barb Kountzman - RN. | Episode 14 Highlight
Barb Kountzman - RN believes Cardinal Glennon fosters trust through personalized care, beginning in fetal care and pre-op, where staff build genuine relationships with families. She emphasizes their excellent surgical outcomes, but also highlights the compassionate support they provide, acting as a comforting presence for families navigating challenging times. Barb's honesty and transparency, coupled with the focus on individual comfort, create a unique sense of security for families choosing Cardinal Glennon.
- Mar 31, 20263 min
The Danis CARES Program is Transforming Pediatric Care. | Episode 20 Highlight
Dr. Joshua Arthur explains that the Danis CARES Program addresses the profound social needs many pediatric patients face, such as food insecurity, which he describes as both tragic and motivating for continued intervention. He reflects that routinely asking families about their social challenges has significantly deepened trust and transformed his long‑term relationships with patients. When the initial grant ended, support from the Cardinal Glennon Foundation enabled the program to evolve into a flexible, sustained model that is now funded by the hospital itself.
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