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 | 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 Ranken Jordan | Sep 6, 2024 | Patient Care & Innovation
The holiday season in 2021 was extra special for Jim Dobbins. At age 70, the retired biomedical engineer was about to receive a new title: grandpa. On Dec. 3, his granddaughter Danielle Rey was born. She appeared to be a healthy baby, but not even 24 hours later her...
by Dr. Nick Holekamp, Chief Medical 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 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...
