Patient Story

Sisters With Scoliosis Encourage Screenings

Jul 01, 2022 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/06/Halie-and-Samantha

Scoliosis runs in Halie and Samantha's family, but thanks to early detection and intervention, the sisters are able to live full, active lives.

Patient Story

Mahir's ACL Injury

Feb 26, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/02/Mahirs-ACL-Injury

Mahir panicked when he tore his ACL. At Shriners Children's Philadelphia, he received the BEAR Implant surgery, and after a few months of physical therapy, he is making great progress.

Patient Story

Florida Boy Brings a Ray of Sunshine to Shriners Children’s Texas

Feb 29, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/02/Nathan-Brings-Sunshine

Fun-loving and always talkative, Nate brings a ray of sunshine to the halls of Shriners Children’s Texas, no matter the weather outside.

Patient Story

Gabrielle's Story: A Worlds-Level Cheerleader Shares Her Scoliosis Journey

May 31, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/05/Gabrielle-Worlds-Level-Cheerleader

Gabrielle was diagnosed with scoliosis as a child. Read her story as she shares how the care she received at Shriners Children's Philadelphia has helped her continue doing what she loves.

Patient Story

Manuel's Mother Helps Him Achieve His Dream

Mar 10, 2023 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/03/Manuels-Story

Manuel enjoys playing sports thanks to Shriners Children's Southern California.

Patient Story

"Extraordinary" Experience at Shriners Children’s Boston

Oct 31, 2023 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/10/Extraordinary-Experience-at-Shriners-Childrens

D’Anayli was referred to Shriners Children's Boston by her local physician to reconstruct her soft palate and explore additional craniofacial care.

Patient Story

Amazing Grace

Aug 29, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/08/Amazing-Grace

Learn how the POPS team helps her reach new heights.

Patient Story

Jordan is Flying High

Jun 22, 2021 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/04/Jordan-is-Flying-High

How determination, combined with the right care plan, equals unlimited potential

Patient Story

Blending Amish Tradition With Modern Prosthetic Devices

Oct 31, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/10/Elizabeth-Prosthetic-Story

Elizabeth's story is one of resilience, determination and creativity deeply rooted in the close-knit Amish community of Conewango Valley, New York.

News

Hospital Board Member Pays it Back by Paying it Forward

Jan 28, 2021 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2021/01/Hospital-board-member-pays-it-back-by-paying-it-forward

Board member Jim Atkins shares his story about becoming a Shriner and joining the board at thr Philadelphia Shriners Hospital.