For many foundations, the relationship with the organizations they support begins with paperwork. Grant applications, reports and funding requests create a professional partnership rooted in stewardship and accountability. Yet the strongest philanthropic relationships often grow beyond the paper, becoming rooted in personal connection, shared values and a deep belief in a mission.

At Ranken Jordan, we pride ourselves on being innovators in pediatric healthcare. Sometimes innovation is as simple as connecting with a partner to make the impossible possible for our patients and their families. While we love spending time with our patients when they’re here, our main goal is to make sure they get home and have what they need to thrive after the hospital. Two Ranken Jordan therapists exemplify this mission through their volunteer work with STL Help, a local organization that lends health equipment to those who need it.

Ranken Jordan’s Care Beyond the Bedside® model is only possible because of a diverse and qualified team, always willing to think outside the box for the good of our patients. Prior to joining Ranken Jordan as the Infection Prevention and Occupational Health Medical Director, Dr. Duha Al-Zubeidi immigrated from the country of Jordan.

Santa Claus stopped by Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital for his annual pre-Christmas visit Friday, December 19, bringing holiday cheer and gifts to nearly 50 young patients as part of a long-standing community tradition.

Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital in St. Louis, Mo., has opened the state’s first in-hospital simulated home for families with medically complex children, offering a unique overnight experience.

Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital’s Amanda Boeckstiegel, MSN, RN, has won the 2025 Nurse Innovator Award from the Center for Missouri Nurses. Awarded Friday, Nov. 7, at the 2025 Missouri Nurses Association Fall Conference in Columbia, Mo., the organization recognized Boeckstiegel for her work leading a pioneering initiative to address the hospital’s most pressing barrier to discharge: the nationwide shortage of private duty nursing (PDN).

In his new role, Covert is responsible for advancing Ranken Jordan’s vision of helping children with complex medical needs live their best lives through philanthropy. He leads the development team which includes specialists in major gifts, leadership gifts, corporate and foundation relations, annual giving, special events, donor relations, and fundraising operations.

St. Louis-based Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital has appointed Nick Holekamp, MD, its first Chief Health Transformation Officer, a newly-created role to lead the hospital’s plan to bring systemic change to the care of medically complex children.

It was a full-circle moment when Kris Hogan walked through the doors of Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital in 2007 and was greeted by Marci Zimmerman, a former student as well as a flower girl in their wedding. Kris instantly knew she was where she belonged. “It was just right.”

St. Louis-based Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital has published a new paper in the peer-reviewed journal, Children. The publication is a major milestone for the hospital as it’s Ranken Jordan’s first since the inception of its new research department and its second paper to date.

Hall of Famer Chris Pronger, wife Lauren Pronger, and St. Louis Blues mascot Louie the Bear joined more than 40 young patients for a superhero induction Thursday, Aug. 14, at Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital.

More than 260 golfers and supporters raised more than $210,000 for Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital at its annual Tee It Up for the Kids golf tournament June 30, 2025, at Whitmoor Country Club in Weldon Spring, Mo.