by beanstalk | Mar 30, 2022 | News
A professional commitment became a personal passion for Tom Minogue. After nearly 40 years of dedication to Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital, Tom and his wife, Becky, are being honored with the Mary Ranken Jordan Service to Children Award. Given with heartfelt gratitude on behalf of children, the Mary Ranken Jordan Service to Children Award honors those who selflessly serve Ranken Jordan, the St. Louis community, and by their example, encourage others to do the same. The award also recognizes individuals and organizations demonstrating commitment to the ideals and vision established in 1941 by our founder, Mary Ranken Jordan.
by beanstalk | Mar 15, 2022 | News
Big River Running Company selected Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital as its charitable partner for the first half of 2022. “We’ve been around since 2006 and try to be as active and generous as possible in our community,” says Chrissy Fredrikson, director of finances at Big River Running Company. “A few years ago, we launched our charitable action program called ‘Big River Gives Back.’ Through that program we donate 10 percent of sales of all Big River branded merchandise to charities in St. Louis. It’s a great way for our customers to feel like when they shop local, they impact local.”
by beanstalk | Mar 4, 2022 | News
Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital is named after its founder, Mary Ranken Jordan. Through the 80 year history, women have comprised many seats on the board of directors. Recently, the hospital named its first female board chair, Betsy Prosperi, effective as of Feb 1st, 2022.
by beanstalk | Mar 3, 2022 | News
Ellie Wilson was a typical active toddler at 16 months old. And then she wasn’t. “She met all her milestones but then she started limping on her left leg,” explains Jill Wilson, Ellie’s mother. “Three weeks later, Ellie could no longer walk, stand or crawl. Within six weeks, she lost her ability to use her arms, too. It just came on so fast.”
by beanstalk | Feb 24, 2022 | News
2022 ushers in a new chair and new members to Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital’s board of directors.
by beanstalk | Feb 22, 2022 | News
The most important lesson Emily Smith, RN, has learned as a nurse at Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital it to just “go with the flow.” And she shares that wisdom with every nurse she trains. “It’s good to have a plan but it’s also a valuable skill to make the best of whatever is thrown at you because you never know what’s going to happen each day,” Emily explains. “Plans change and that’s OK. It’s all about having a positive attitude and rolling with the punches.”
