Featured Patient Videos
Their journeys experienced first hand
Teddy and Lisa's Story: A Remarkable Friendship
JR's Story: Inspirational Healing
Rae's Story: Living a New Normal With Gusto
Kohen's Story: Amazing Recovery
Patient Stories
Amazing things happen here everyday
Allie
From Wheelchair to Running
After winning state in cross country as a freshman in 2021, Allie’s life changed in an instant in June 2022…
Palmer
Battle Against GBS
Walking on the beach may not seem like a big accomplishment for a 7-year-old boy. But for Palmer, the achievement…
JR
Finding the Right Place for Healing
When an Illinois State Trooper knocked on his door, Jim Gray knew right away something serious had happened.
Lily
Finally Finding Help and Hope for Bowel Issues
Conquering bathroom issues can be life-changing. That’s what 5-year-old…
Jaeden
Driven to Walk Again
“On May 1st, I got shot.” On any given summer afternoon, you might have found Jaeden outside with…
Jailee
Coming Home for Healing
Sometimes, home is where the most healing happens. Thanks to intensive therapy and a child-focused…
Blake and Brody
Changing Lives Beyond Our Walls
Our team gives all. When patients come to us for care, we embrace the whole family to offer help…
Jeremiah
Can-Do Spirit Makes Teen Unstoppable
Jeremiah came to Ranken Jordan in June 2019 after suffering a spinal…
Lisa
The Surprising Face of Strength
Some of the most fragile patients often have the strongest spirits. Born with significant heart defects…
Youstiana
Rebuilding Hope One Hug at a Time
In January 2019, 2-year-old Youstiana and her family were in a tragic…
Tyler
The Healing Power of Fun, Music and Positivity
The word “fun” wasn’t on 16-year-old Tyler’s mind when he arrived…
David
Love and Determination Conquers All
Nothing could stop 18-year-old David from being part of his brother…
Haili
Spreading Generosity
Three years ago, Haili was in a serious car accident that caused Traumatic Brain Injury and left her unresponsive…
Asher
Super and Mighty
Immediately after his birth, Asher was diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy, or SMA. He has one…
Raeanne
Ready to Live the New Normal with Gusto
After a fun-filled holiday season in 2018, 14-year-old Rae began feeling sick…
Jamison
New Milestones for Charming Hospital Mini Celebrity
With a tousled mop of blonde hair and a mischievous, charming grin…
Taylor
Gaining on Cancer One Step at a Time
Like many 5-year-old boys, Taylor was a mix of silly and sweet who always…
Faith
Faith Finds Hope
Faith Skaggs, 18, doesn’t remember the car accident just before Christmas 2018 that caused a traumatic…
Joey
Dancing Back Into Life
On a cold January night in the small southern Illinois town of Eldorado, 17-year-old Joey Etienne’s…
Samantha
A Special Heart
Samantha is a sweet 1 year old with a special heart, and she has stolen the hearts of everyone at Ranken…
Sariah
Finding A New Voice
Sariah was an active and talented five-year-old who couldn’t wait to start kindergarten. She danced…
Christa
Focusing on the Moment
Christa entered this world with a wild and adventurous spirit. At nine months, she was climbing out of her…
Serenity
A Character With Expression
Courtney, Serenity’s mom, was 28 weeks pregant when she suffered an abruption and had to emergently deliver her…
Bella
Beads & Milestones
At Ranken Jordan, every patient receives a bead for every milestone they achieve, which could be anything…
Kiland
Perspective & Perserverance
Kiland was a star tennis player at Parkway North High School in St. Louis. In fact, he was one of the best…
Nick
Serving with Honor
Nick was 20 years old when he sustained a traumatic brain injury and left tibia-fibula fracture when he was…
Phalynn
Sass & Singing
Phalynn was born at only 28-weeks and was rushed right into the NICU where she spent the next year and a half. She…
Cheyenne
Advocating for Others
Cheyenne was enjoying soccer camp as a young girl, when she started feeling ill. At first, she thought she had a regular…