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Grateful Father Gives Back and Sparks New Giving Partnership
A growing number of companies are recognizing the importance of corporate social responsibility, and Renaissance Financial is fully on board. Their mission in the community is to ignite positive social change, and they even provide their staff with paid time off to volunteer. When Evan McGinnis, vice president of advisor development, was asked to find a group volunteer activity for his team, he was ready with an opportunity.
Rabbi Shook Recognized for Nearly 30 Years of Service
In 1995, Rabbi Mark Shook was the senior rabbi at Temple Israel, a neighbor to Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital’s original location on Ladue Road. The organizations had a warm, reciprocal relationship. The Temple allowed Ranken Jordan to use its parking lot, playground and pool, and Ranken Jordan provided hearing and speech screenings for the Temple Israel Nursery School.
A+ Support From Our Educational Liaisons This School Season
August is synonymous with Back-to-School season. Stores buzz with children eagerly picking out the perfect lunchbox and backpack, while parents capitalize on tax-free shopping weekends. Schools come alive with open houses and parent-teacher nights, marking the start of a new academic year.
Quilts of Compassion: A Grandmother’s Gift Warms Ranken Jordan Patients
After Nicole began working as a Ranken Jordan nurse, she shared with her family how much she enjoyed caring for patients, especially on the east unit. Her grandparents, Marie and Al, were delighted to see their granddaughter so happy and wanted to do their part to support.
Ranken Jordan Receives New Quality-Based Accreditation from DNV
Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital announces the successful completion of its new accreditation process as awarded by DNV. By earning accreditation, Ranken Jordan has demonstrated it meets or exceeds patient safety standards (Conditions of Participation) set forth by the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. DNV’s accreditation program is the only one to integrate the ISO 9001 Quality Management System with the Medicare Conditions of Participation.
Ranken Jordan unveils ‘Pat’s Miracle Corner,’ a permanent space dedicated to longtime volunteer, Pat Chambers
In honor of her 90th birthday, Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital has dedicated a permanent space in the hospital to longtime volunteer and Creve Coeur resident Pat Chambers. Named Pat’s Miracle Corner, the space is Ranken Jordan’s official welcome space and visiting area for families, an appropriate location for those who know Chambers.
Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital welcomes Dr. Abby Musial to its medical team
Dr. Abby Musial has joined Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital as a new pediatrician and referral liaison. With a strong background in hospital medicine, Musial has led research focusing on the care of children with medical complexity, including issues such as feeding intolerance, polypharmacy, and challenges faced by caregivers and patients after hospital discharge.
Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital welcomes psychiatrist Dr. Lisa DeLaney to its pediatric care team
Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital has announced Dr. Lisa DeLaney as the newest addition to its team of medical professionals. DeLaney joins Ranken Jordan as a staff psychiatrist, bringing with her an impressive background in child and adolescent psychiatry. DeLaney received her medical degree from Saint Louis University School of Medicine and completed her general psychiatry training at the same institution. She furthered her specialization by completing her Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship at Washington University.
Green Healing: How Ranken Jordan Practices Sustainability in Honor of Earth Day
Happy Earth Day! As we celebrate the beauty of the planet, it is important to keep in mind our responsibility as a hospital to continue implementing sustainable practices that can reduce our environmental footprint while promoting a healthier future for the children we serve.
Journey of Compassion: Ranken Jordan’s Transport Team Goes the Extra Mile in Connecting Lives and Communities
Because of a generous gift from Craftsmen Industries, Inc., our three transport vehicles have a fresh, updated look showcasing our new vision and bold brand colors. “The new van needed graphics added to it, and we decided to update the other two vans at the same time to match,” says Cassie Baranovic, nurse manager who oversees our patient transport department. “We weren’t sure where to go, then our development team connected us to Craftsmen Industries.”
Santa makes an early stop at Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital, thanks to the St. Louis community
Santa took a break from his busy Christmas preparations to visit Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital and deliver gifts to patients. An annual tradition, the event was sponsored by members of the Maryland Heights Police Department and the Maryland Heights Fire Department who hosted the visit and raised money so every child could receive a gift from their wish list.
Donors and Volunteers Decorate for the Holidays
After just one step into the halls of Ranken Jordan, most people immediately notice the ways in which the hospital does not quite have the same feel as others. The culture of play and compassion permeates every aspect of Ranken Jordan, down to the design of the space. Year-round, the hospital maintains a sort of magic by refreshing decorations that enhance the feel of each season. Whether there is a new display by the art room, or seasonal gnomes on the patient kitchen door, Ranken Jordan rarely looks the same on two separate visits. The holidays are no different as multiple people come together each year to transform the hospital into a proper winter wonderland. This year, the Ranken Jordan development team partnered with volunteer coordinator, Jenna Firehammer, to include the help of some very generous donors.
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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