Ranken Jordan Welcomes New Board Members

Ranken Jordan Welcomes New Board Members

Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital welcomed three new members to its board of directors in August 2021. These include Michael Hart, David Hatfield, and Robert Pritts. In addition, Bill Willhite, former board member and immediate past chair, has been appointed as...
Celebrating the Heart of a Champion

Celebrating the Heart of a Champion

It’s not often when a name perfectly aligns with a person’s character. But Barb Champion is an advanced nurse practitioner who is a genuine champion for the children she cares for at Ranken Jordan, especially those with complicated burns and wounds. Because of Barb’s...
Horticulture Therapy: Top 10 Sensory Plants

Horticulture Therapy: Top 10 Sensory Plants

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...
Ranken Jordan Celebrates 80 Years of Play for Healing

Ranken Jordan Celebrates 80 Years of Play for Healing

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. On April 9, 1941, a St. Louis philanthropist,...
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...