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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Dr. Rosa Suarez-Solar
As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, Ranken Jordan is proud to highlight the inspiring journey of Dr. Rosa Suarez-Solar, a dedicated pediatrician who has been on our team for 19 years. Dr. Rosa’s story is a testament to the ways in which diversity contributes to the excellence of our care and the strength of our workforce.
Celebrating National Coffee Day with our Perk Volunteers
It does not take long after a walk around the hospital for the aroma of freshly brewed coffee to sneak up your nose. In a 24-hour hospital, the caffeinated beverage not only fuels our workforce but brings cozy comfort to guests and caregivers.
A Legacy of Excellence: Dr. Lynda Earns Top Doctor – 20 Year Badge
Growing up in New York, Dr. Lynda Brady was inspired by a family friend who was a general practitioner. “He had a huge influence on my life, and he really encouraged me to go into medicine,” says Dr. Brady. In middle school, she had landed on the idea of becoming a dentist. “Then around sixth grade, I thought, that’s gross.”
Celebrating Excellence: Respiratory Therapy’s Remarkable Retention Milestone
Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital is proud to announce that we have achieved 100% voluntary retention among our registered respiratory therapists (RRTs) for the past year. In comparison, the turnover rate for RRTs across St. Louis is currently 17.2%. This is a significant accomplishment for the hospital that greatly improves the quality of care for the patients we serve.
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.
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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