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From Burn Survivor to Burn Surgeon: Jason Heard, M.D., Encourages Burn Safety

Jan 09, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/01/Shriners-Childrens-Physician-Urges-Safety-During-National-Burn-Awareness-Week

Jason Heard, M.D., was nearly killed after playing with flammable liquids in the backyard with his childhood friends.

Patient Story

Kechi Shares Her Incredible Story of Survival

Oct 05, 2022 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/10/Kechis-Story

One of Shriners Children’s most well-known patients, Kechi is sharing her incredible survival story with the world.

Patient Story

Mateo's Story: A Call for Prevention

May 24, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/05/Mateos-Story

After a tragic accident, today Mateo is a happy child thanks to specialized care and timely intervention.

Patient Story

Keauna's Decade-Long Journey to Pain Relief

Apr 18, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/04/Keaunas-Decade-Long-Journey-to-Pain-Relief

After encountering many misdiagnoses, Keauna’s family was met with compassion and increased mobility at Shriners Children’s St. Louis.

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Jenny Sails Solo Around the Globe

Aug 06, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/08/Jenny-Sails-Solo-Around-the-Globe

A former Shriners Children's patient who once struggled to walk is now sailing across the globe on her own.

Patient Story

Brace Yourself to Meet Alexis

Jul 08, 2021 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/04/Brace-Yourself-to-Meet-Alexis

Scoliosis diagnosis gives teen a new purpose

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Hella Shriner – Jeff Haven Reflects on the Meaning of Being a Shriner

Jun 04, 2022 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/06/Shriners-International-Awareness-Day

To Haven, being a Shriner means that he’s part of a fraternity that has stood the test of time, all while working to improve the lives of others.

Patient Story

Former Patient Lives Un-Limb-ited Life

Mar 22, 2022 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/03/Lucas-Unlimbited

Although he was born without a right forearm, as a patient of Shriners Children's Erie, Lucas learned the skills and developed the resolve to lead a full and active life.

Patient Story

Myles Gets His First Prosthesis

Apr 22, 2022 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/04/Myles-Gets-His-First-Prosthesis

Myles, 8, gets his first prosthetic arm.

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Shriners Hospitals Wants Children and Families to "Be Burn Aware"

Feb 08, 2021 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2021/02/Shriners-Hospitals-wants-children-and-families-to-Be-Burn-Aware

February 7-13, 2021 is Burn Awareness Week. During this time, Shriners Hospitals for Children will promote its annual burn awareness and prevention campaign. Since the 1960s, Shriners Hospitals for Children has been a leader in burn care, research and education, and burn injury prevention is a key c...