by beanstalk | Mar 1, 2021 | News
Like every teenager of every generation, 15-year-old Barbara Andrew’s social life was her primary focus in 1964. Then, just as she had begun enjoying the fun of being a high school freshman, her health took a turn. Extreme pain and stiffness in her joints derailed...
by beanstalk | Feb 1, 2021 | News
After Brandi Robertson, RN, had a traumatizing experience with inadequate nursing care surrounding the birth of her first child, she had an “aha” moment that changed the course of her life. “I didn’t want anyone else to ever have to go through that,” she says. “That’s...
by beanstalk | Nov 11, 2020 | News
Honoring a Dream Builder Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital recognizes individuals and organizations that demonstrate commitment to the ideals and vision established in 1941 by our founder, Mary Ranken Jordan. Given with heartfelt gratitude on behalf of children,...
by beanstalk | May 21, 2020 | News
Debi Kienstra, RN, BSN, was so immersed in her daily work caring for patients at Ranken Jordan that she nearly missed a special ceremony honoring her as the hospital’s second DAISY Award winner. In fact, she didn’t even know she was nominated for the award. “I was so...
by beanstalk | Dec 10, 2019 | News
The Foundation’s new leadership structure now reflects the strategic transformation the organization has undergone in recent years ST. LOUIS, MO (December 10, 2019) – Missouri Foundation for Health has named Dr. Nick Holekamp, vice president and chief medical officer...
