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 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 | Nov 20, 2023 | OZ (Optimization Zone), Patient Care & Innovation
For most young children, organized, educational programs like preschool are a given. But that’s not true for children with complex medical conditions–a fact that can have a drastic impact on a child’s development. That’s why we created OZ, short for Optimization...
by Dr. Nick Holekamp, Chief Medical Officer | Sep 28, 2023 | Careers, Historical Highlights, OZ (Optimization Zone), Patient Care & Innovation, Research & Education, TEDx Talk
Hi, I’m Dr. Nick Holekamp but most people call me Dr. Nick. I’m the Chief Medical Officer here at Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital, a very special place in St. Louis, Missouri. Why I’m starting a blog series We are seeing the way treating kids differently is...
