Generosity Heals and Nurtures Over Decades

Generosity Heals and Nurtures Over Decades

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. Extreme pain and stiffness in her joints derailed...
Celebrating a Compassionate Nurse On-the-Go

Celebrating a Compassionate Nurse On-the-Go

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...
SendAFriend Raises $60k+ and Smiles for Kids

SendAFriend Raises $60k+ and Smiles for Kids

Spreading positivity has been more important than ever this year at Ranken Jordan. So, when SendAFriend reached out to Ranken Jordan to learn about how they could get involved here at the hospital, we were very excited. SendAFriend is an organization that aims to...
Generous Donors Answer the Call

Generous Donors Answer the Call

Timing is everything. When Shannon and Bill Willhite learned that Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital needed to upgrade its nurse call light system to better care for the growing number of children at the hospital, they answered the call. The long-time Ranken...
The Making of an Award-Winning Physical Therapist

The Making of an Award-Winning Physical Therapist

Sally Katz, a physical therapist at Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital, understands the importance of teamwork. So, when she was recently honored with the Florence P. Kendall Service Award, established by Saint Louis University’s Program in Physical Therapy, it...
Climbing Wall Opens to Encourage More Victories

Climbing Wall Opens to Encourage More Victories

With so many things closing due to the 2020 pandemic, it’s refreshing to hear about something fun and new opening. In September, Ranken Jordan celebrated the official opening of its adaptive rock climbing wall. The wall was incorporated into Ranken Jordan’s expansion...