by Dr. Nick Holekamp, Chief Health Transformation Officer | Nov 18, 2024 | Historical Highlights
This December marks two decades in our colorful, hope-inspiring building in Maryland Heights, Missouri. During the design process , Ranken Jordan’s leadership team, staff members, patients and families met with architect Steve Hunsicker and his team to compile our...
by Dr. Nick Holekamp, Chief Health Transformation Officer | Oct 21, 2024 | Research & Education
After receiving treatment for a life-changing traumatic event or diagnosis in a traditional children’s hospital, where do children go before returning home? After all, their recovery journey doesn’t end once they exit those hospital doors. Next steps after intensive...
by Dr. Nick Holekamp, Chief Health Transformation Officer | Sep 27, 2024 | Patient Care & Innovation
Play: the word itself is light, fun and joyful. But, it’s much more than that. Through play, kids can bond, process their emotions, boost coordination and strength, reduce anxiety and stress, develop cooperative and problem-solving skills and regain a sense of...
by Dr. Nick Holekamp, Chief Health Transformation Officer | Jul 1, 2024 | Patient Care & Innovation
I’ve met more than 2,000 children and their families during my more than 24 years at Ranken Jordan, and I could write countless blog posts about the incredible people I’ve met here. But one family in particular stands out to me this month: the story of 8-year-old Yeva...
by Dr. Nick Holekamp, Chief Health Transformation Officer | May 7, 2024 | Careers
May is graduation season and that always makes me think about one of the best parts of my job: teaching medical students and residents about Ranken Jordan and pediatric complex care. Over the last 15 years, Ranken Jordan has become a training ground for medical...
