by Dr. Nick Holekamp, Chief Medical 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...
by Dr. Nick Holekamp, Chief Medical Officer | Apr 9, 2024 | OZ (Optimization Zone), Patient Care & Innovation
This month we are starting renovations to create a permanent space for our innovative OZ program, as well as additional play space and other updates for our patients. We’re committing $1.4 million to this project, so it’s an example of our dedication to Care Beyond...
by Dr. Nick Holekamp, Chief Medical Officer | Mar 5, 2024 | Research & Education
In 2021, we launched a time-motion study to track the whereabouts and activities of our patients, an important first step in reversing the trend that a long hospital stay can put a child more at risk for developmental delay. It was the first study of its kind and our...
by Dr. Nick Holekamp, Chief Medical Officer | Jan 15, 2024 | Careers
Last year we started hiring for what has quickly become one of the best jobs around: a Patient Play Associate (PPA), a new, paid position dedicated to playing with kids at Ranken Jordan. To the best of my knowledge, we’re the first hospital to create a job like this....
by Dr. Nick Holekamp, Chief Medical Officer | Dec 18, 2023 | Research & Education
For the majority of us, the holiday season means time at home with family. But for our patients with complex medical conditions, most cannot go home to celebrate. That’s why at this time of year, I always think about the importance of family togetherness. Family time...
