by Dr. Nick Holekamp, Chief Health Transformation Officer | Nov 18, 2024 | Historical Highlights
This December marks two decades in our colorful, hope-inspiring building in Maryland Heights, Missouri. During the design process , Ranken Jordan’s leadership team, staff members, patients and families met with architect Steve Hunsicker and his team to compile our...
by Dr. Nick Holekamp, Chief Health Transformation 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 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 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...
