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 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 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 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...
