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.
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.
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.
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.