In this episode of The Glennon Factor, we look ahead to what the future holds—not just for SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital, but for medicine as a whole. Join us for a fascinating conversation with three of the hospital’s top leaders: Dr. Hossain Marandi, President; Dr. Andrew White, Chief Medical Officer; and Michelle Romano, RN, Chief Nursing Officer and Chief Operating Officer. Together, they unveil how cutting-edge advancements—like artificial intelligence, virtual and augmented reality, and even ideas that once felt like science fiction—are becoming real tools in pediatric care. Hear how SSM Health Cardinal Glennon is boldly preparing for this future with a patient-first mindset and a strategic plan to build a new hospital that reflects the innovation, compassion, and faith-based mission at the heart of everything we do.

A handheld device that reads vital signs, no blood draws or wires required? It might sound like Star Trek, but we're closer than you think. In the full episode we are sitting down to talk all things about the future of medicine!

In this episode of The Glennon Factor, we celebrate the evolution of neonatal intensive care through the eyes of two extraordinary clinicians. Join us as we sit down with Dr. Robert Fleming, a neonatologist with more than 40 years of experience at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon, and Dr. Lottchen Wider, a long-term critical care nurse, and Professor Emeritus, who still volunteers weekly in our NICU. Together, they share personal reflections on the dramatic changes they’ve witnessed in neonatology—from the days when a 2-pound baby faced a 95% mortality rate, to today’s reality where survival has become the expectation, not the exception. Tune in for a powerful conversation about progress, purpose, and the lifelong passion that continues to shape the future of care for our tiniest patients.