Life is waiting for you. And so are we.
Experience Care Beyond the Bedside®
As you take the next step in your child’s journey, know that you’re never alone. We exist to help families plan for life after the hospital. Expertise is here, yes. But get ready for joy. Our unique approach helps children heal through the incredible power of play.
years of pediatric expertise and innovation
doctors, nurses, therapists and staff
bedroom state-of-the-art facility
square feet of play area
Today, a first step. Tomorrow, the world.
Help us give more kids the childhood they deserve so they can grow to make their mark on the world.
A happy place to heal.
Take a peek inside Ranken Jordan. A safe and positive place to breathe, learn, heal and grow.
Patient Stories
Cooper
When Cooper was diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) just after his second birthday, his mother, Erika,…
Allie
After winning state in cross country as a freshman in 2021, Allie’s life changed in an instant in June 2022…
Palmer
Walking on the beach may not seem like a big accomplishment for a 7-year-old boy. But for Palmer, the achievement…
JR
When an Illinois State Trooper knocked on his door, Jim Gray knew right away something serious had happened…
Lily
Conquering bathroom issues can be life-changing. That’s what 5-year-old…
Jaeden
“On May 1st, I got shot.” On any given summer afternoon, you might have found Jaeden outside with…
Jailee
Sometimes, home is where the most healing happens. Thanks to intensive therapy and a child-focused…
Jeremiah
Jeremiah came to Ranken Jordan in June 2019 after suffering a spinal…
Lisa
Some of the most fragile patients often have the strongest spirits. Born with significant heart defects…
Youstiana
In January 2019, 2-year-old Youstiana and her family were in a tragic…
Tyler
The word “fun” wasn’t on 16-year-old Tyler’s mind when he arrived…
Asher
Immediately after his birth, Asher was diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy, or SMA. He has one…
Haili
Three years ago, Haili was in a serious car accident that caused Traumatic Brain Injury and left her unresponsive…
Jamison
With a tousled mop of blonde hair and a mischievous, charming grin…
Raeanne
After a fun-filled holiday season in 2018, 14-year-old Rae began feeling sick…
Taylor
Like many 5-year-old boys, Taylor was a mix of silly and sweet who always…
Faith
Faith Skaggs, 18, doesn’t remember the car accident just before Christmas 2018 that caused a traumatic…
Joey
On a cold January night in the small southern Illinois town of Eldorado, 17-year-old Joey Etienne’s…
Sariah
Sariah was an active and talented five-year-old who couldn’t wait to start kindergarten. She danced…
Christa
Christa entered this world with a wild and adventurous spirit. At nine months, she was climbing out of her…
Serenity
Courtney, Serenity’s mom, was 28 weeks pregant when she suffered an abruption and had to emergently deliver her…
Kiland
Kiland was a star tennis player at Parkway North High School in St. Louis. In fact, he was one of the best…
Cheyenne
Cheyenne was enjoying soccer camp as a young girl, when she started feeling ill. At first, she thought she had a regular…
Phalynn
Phalynn was born at only 28-weeks and was rushed right into the NICU where she spent the next year and a half. She…
They face some of the most complex medical challenges imaginable. Yet they’re resilient, strong, and just ordinary kids.
“I still think about how Ranken Jordan changed my life.”
— Kiland Sampa, Inpatient Jul-Nov 2013, Outpatient Dec 2013-Dec 2014