Sensory exploration of plants can provide a sense of calm, deepen our connection with nature and remind us to slow down and enjoy the details of plants. Jeanne Carbone from the Missouri Botanical Gardens joined us for a webinar highlighting the Therapeutic Horticulture team’s Top 10 Sensory Plants.
A year-long celebration kicked off today recognizing the 80-year anniversary of present-day Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital, a unique facility that helps children with complex conditions transition safely to home.
Like every teenager of every generation, 15-year-old Barbara Andrew’s social life was her primary focus in 1964. Then, just as she had begun enjoying the fun of being a high school freshman, her health took a turn.
After Brandi Robertson, RN, had a traumatizing experience with inadequate nursing care surrounding the birth of her first child, she had an “aha” moment that changed the course of her life. “I didn’t want anyone else to ever have to go through that,” she says. “That’s why I decided to become a nurse.”
SendAFriend is an organization that aims to share laughs and smiles in a world often consumed with bad news, discouraging events, and negativity. SendAFriend’s goals align closely with Ranken Jordan’s own mission of helping children heal physically, spiritually, mentally and emotionally. Moreover, every month, SendAFriend donates 10% of its total revenue to different pediatric hospitals around the country, and last August, SendAFriend donated $69,623 to Ranken Jordan!