by Shawn Dryden, Chief Executive Officer | Dec 18, 2024 | Research & Education
At Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital, our purpose is clear: to reimagine what’s possible for children with medically-complex needs and for their families. We are driven to make lasting impacts in our patients’ lives, and also, change the larger complex care...
by Dr. Nick Holekamp, Chief Medical 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 Kristin LaRose, Chief Nursing Officer | Sep 3, 2024 | Research & Education
New notebooks, cute haircuts, chatting with friends about schedules and teachers: these are some of the most exciting hallmarks of a new school year. While the back-to-school season looks different for a child with complex medical needs, it is still a vital time for...
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 | 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...
by Dr. Nick Holekamp, Chief Medical Officer | Oct 31, 2023 | Research & Education
No parent plans for their child to be in the hospital, especially for a prolonged period of time. But for parents of kids aged 0-5 who face this reality, I know there’s something they worry about: a long hospital stay can put a child more at risk for developmental...
