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An Incredible Recovery: Hiyab and Wuhbto at Ranken Jordan Their separation is complete. Their rehabilitation is just beginning.
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Through a global pediatric partnership, the girls traveled to St. Louis for life-changing medical care. Their remarkable medical journey, from multiple surgeries to a successful separation to now recovering at Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital, has captured international attention.
Separation was not the end of their story. Hiyab and Wuhbto’s rehabilitation is just beginning, and they will remain at Ranken Jordan as long as they need. We are honored to care for them. Follow their progress with updates on this page.
Hiyab and Wuhbto’s Story
In February 2026, surgeons at Cardinal Glennon successfully completed their cranial separation surgery. Just weeks later, they celebrated their second birthday in March 2026. ‘
Today, Hiyab and Wuhbto are recovering after their series of complex surgeries while receiving ongoing rehabilitation and medical care at Ranken Jordan.
Through a multidisciplinary therapy regimen at Ranken Jordan, the girls are beginning to take full advantage of the miracle of their surgeries at Cardinal Glennon. They are now able to participate in individually focused therapies to do the activities of daily living they could not do while conjoined.
Although they are still in the middle of an extensive medical journey, they are making progress toward one day pursuing independent lives.
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T-Rex Visits Ranken Jordan
Creating fun for the kids at Ranken Jordan looks a little bit different these days as we do our best to protect our community from COVID-19. Trinity Bennett, who is on the Board for All Abilities STL and has her own small businesses, knew our kids could use some use some entertainment and offered to pull out some of her tricks to put a smile on their faces, from a distance, of course. Each year, Ranken Jordan partners with All Abilities STL to offer an inclusive trick or treating opportunity for the community, and from that experience, Trinity knew she was the perfect person to offer her services to entertain our fragile community. Before we knew it, a dinosaur appeared in our windows, dancing and showing messages for the children and staff at Ranken Jordan.
KSDK: Ranken Jordan keeping coronavirus away…
KSDK: Ranken Jordan keeping coronavirus away from fragile children
Nearly half of all patients at Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital are already on a ventilator
COVID-19 Open Letter from Dr. Nick Holekamp
How We Can All Save Lives Together: Like many things in life, your actions today have ripple effects. You could save countless lives simply by staying home right now, as required by St. Louis City and County and many of the surrounding counties. Sure, it’s inconvenient. But it also makes all the difference to the vulnerable children with medically complex needs at Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital.
Greg Turner: When A Job Becomes A Life-Changing Mission
Sometimes a job becomes a fulfilling mission that changes countless lives forever. That’s what happened to designer Greg Turner who influenced the design of Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital based on his own experiences in a wheelchair.
Kids Open Sweet Shoppe for Valentine’s Day Fundraising
Kiddos at Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital will open their annual Valentine’s Day Sweet Shoppe, where they sell cards, candies, balloons, and more to the staff at the hospital.
Dr. Andrew Elected to Board of Directors
The board of directors for Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital has elected Dr. Dawn Andrew to its board. The 28-member board of directors governs the mission and direction of Ranken Jordan and ensures their commitment to giving kids the best chance for recovery.
Bordewick Elected to Board of Directors
The board of directors for Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital has elected Roma Bordewick to its board. The 28-member board of directors governs the mission and direction of Ranken Jordan and ensures their commitment to giving kids the best chance for recovery.
Risk Elected New President of Young Professionals Board
The Ranken Jordan Young Professionals Board elected a new president, Jacob Risk. As the president, Jacob is an ex-officio member of the Ranken Jordan board of directors.
Planned Giving Society Dinner
Members of the Yvonne and Joseph P. Logan Legacy Society Gathered in Clayton for First Annual Dinner and Discussion
The Logan Legacy Society recognizes those who have provided support for our mission in their wills, trusts, life insurance plans, retirement plans, IRA charitable rollovers, and more.
Dr. Nick Holekamp Recipient of MFH’s 2019 Leadership Award
Missouri Foundation for Health has named Dr. Nick Holekamp, Vice President and Chief Medical Officer at Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital, as the 2019 Dr. Corinne Walentik Leadership in Health Award honoree.
Mary Ranken Jordan Service to Children Award 2019
Tom and Noreen Laffey came to St. Louis in 2008 from Los Angeles when Tom accepted a job as senior vice president and general counsel for Enterprise Holdings Inc. His parents lived in Missouri so it wasn’t as hard a decision to move to the Midwest as it was for Noreen, a native Californian who owns a business in the entertainment industry.
Ranken Jordan Receives $1M Donation From The Riney Family
Margaret and Richard Riney have given Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital a $1 million donation to help expedite children’s recovery through the healing power of play. The multipurpose gift will allow for grounds improvement, equipment purchase, and add to the hospital’s still relatively new endowment.
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“I still think about how Ranken Jordan changed my life.”
— Kiland Sampa, Inpatient Jul-Nov 2013, Outpatient Dec 2013-Dec 2014