by Kristin LaRose, Chief Nursing Officer | Apr 9, 2025 | Patient Care & Innovation
You may not think of art when you hear the word hospital, but our art room is one of the most popular places at Ranken Jordan. And like many other activities and programs we offer at Ranken Jordan, art is more than just art to us–it’s a powerful tool that helps our...
by Kristin LaRose, Chief Nursing Officer | Mar 19, 2025 | Patient Care & Innovation
After a long and snowy winter here in St. Louis, we are finally getting to spend more time outside and enjoy the early signs of spring. Getting outside is not only a mood booster for us at Ranken Jordan, it’s a part of our care for kids and it’s something we encourage...
by Kristin LaRose, Chief Nursing Officer | Feb 4, 2025 | OZ (Optimization Zone), Patient Care & Innovation
Last year we announced a $1.4 million renovation, including construction of two new classrooms for our innovative OZ program. Both classrooms opened at the end of 2024, so I’d like to share more about the difference they’ve already made and what they mean for us at...
by Kristin LaRose, Chief Nursing Officer | Sep 3, 2024 | Research & Education
New notebooks, cute haircuts, chatting with friends about schedules and teachers: these are some of the most exciting hallmarks of a new school year. While the back-to-school season looks different for a child with complex medical needs, it is still a vital time for...
