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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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Ranken Jordan Names New Board Member & Chair
The board of directors for Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital elected a new member-at-large to its board, John Rahal, and a new board chairman, Walt Bazan, Jr. The 26-member board of directors governs the mission and direction of Ranken Jordan and ensures their commitment to considering children first.
Kids Celebrate Child Life Month By Painting Their Doctors
Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital hosted its 5th annual Paint the Doctors event on Tuesday, March 12. This therapeutic event allows our patients and their care team the opportunity to play together. Our doctors and nurse practitioners held paint canvases while the kids squirted paint from syringes.
Ranken Jordan Names Brett Moorehouse CEO
The Board of Directors of Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital announced today that Brett Moorehouse has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.
Ranken Jordan Creates New Chief Nursing Officer Position
Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital is proud to welcome Kristin Piskulich as the new chief nursing officer. Kristin has 20 years of nursing leadership experience, most recently as the chief nursing officer at SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital in Richmond Heights.
All-Ability Baseball Field Putting Green Opens
Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital, the only specialty extended-stay pediatric rehabilitation hospital in Missouri, has added an innovative new dimension to its recently completed three-story, 75,000-sq.-ft. expansion. Consistent with the hospital’s commitment to providing the most advanced and exceptional medical care while inspiring fun, hope, creativity and most of all, childhood, it created an exceptional ADA-compliant outdoor recreation area.
The Saigh Foundation Donates $1M Endowment
Imagine checking into a hospital with a playground in the lobby. As you head to your room, you pass a rock climbing wall, a movie theater, and basketball court. This is true for every patient who comes to Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital, and the mission will continue with the help of a $1 million gift – The Saigh Foundation Endowment for Care Beyond the Bedside at Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital.
Two New Members Elected To Board of Directors
The board of directors for Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital elected two new members-at-large to its board: Teri Murray, PhD, and Roma Bordewick. The 30-member board of directors governs the mission and direction of Ranken Jordan and ensures their commitment to considering children first.
2017 Volunteers of the Year
Ranken Jordan recently hosted a Volunteer Appreciation Dinner to recognize and appreciate the more than 300 Partners in Care who dedicated their time and talents to the hospital in 2016.
Ranken Jordan Expansion
In October of 2016 Ranken Jordan broke ground on a 78,000 square-foot expansion, which will allow us to more than double in size, expanding from a 34-bed facility to a 60-bed inpatient facility.
Tommy is Back Home Just in Time for Christmas
In March of this year, 19-year-old Tommy was visiting his brother in California when he sustained multiple injuries, including a traumatic brain injury, in a serious car accident. After a month in the Intensive Care Unit, still unable to speak, eat or sit upright, Tommy was deemed ineligible for rehabilitation and was transferred to a nursing home.
Be a Holiday Hero for a Child at Ranken Jordan
At Ranken Jordan we’re surrounded by heroes just like CC. From the tiniest babies who learn how to eat and breathe on their own, to the toddlers who are learning what life is like outside of the hospital room. And teenagers like CC, whose lives have been changed by illness or accidents, are determined to get better, faster and stronger every day.
Berges Family Foundation Gift
Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital executives are honored to announce a gift of $1 million to the Beyond Campaign from the Berges Family Foundation. The Foundation promotes the arts and cultural engagement, youth empowerment, and academic preparation in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). The Berges Family Foundation also provides funds for health, welfare and career guidance to local first responders and military veterans.
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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