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Patient Story
Alecs Osteogenesis Imperfecta Journey
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/11/Alecs-Osteogenesis-Imperfecta-JourneyAlec doesn’t let anything keep him on the sidelines. He was born with osteogenesis imperfecta, or brittle bone disease, a genetic bone disorder characterized by fragile bones that can frequently and easily break.
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Eighteen-Year-Old Shriners Children’s Patient Aiming for Future Paralympic Games
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Paralympic-Stories/2024/Keira-ParalympicsKeira has won 17 gold medals in archery and has her eyes on the 2028 Paralympic Games.
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Financial Assistance
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Patient-Information/Billing-Insurance-and-Financial-Assistance/Financial-AssistanceLearn more about financial assistance at Shriners Children's
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Media Resources
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Media-ResourcesApproved media content about Shriners Children's
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Jeffrey Ackman, M.D.
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2017/12/Jeffrey-Ackman-MDMeet Dr. Jeffrey Ackman, pediatric orthopedic surgeon and head of the prosthetics and amputee clinic at Shriners Children's Chicago.
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Patient Story
From Casts to Marathons
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/08/From-Casts-to-MarathonsNellie overcame all odds by becoming a marathon runner.
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Patient Story
Jaw Surgery a Win for Graham
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/10/GrahamOrthognathic jaw surgery helped Graham pursue sports broadcasting career.
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Patient Story
Alyssa's Run For Team Shriners
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/09/Alyssa-Runs-For-Team-ShrinersAlyssa runs for the hospital that corrected her club feet.
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Trampoline and Bounce House Safety
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Patient-Information/Patient-Services-and-Resources/Summer-Safety/Trampoline-and-Bounce-House-SafetyTrampolines and bounce houses, while enticing sources of fun and physical activity, present a significant risk of injury, particularly for children.
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Patient Story
Teen Is State Wheelchair Racing Champion Two Years in a Row
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/08/Teen-Is-State-Wheelchair-Racing-ChampionSpine and spinal cord injury care at Shriners Children's helped Andrea roll to victories in wheelchair track.
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