Patient Story

Zachary is Sporting a Full Life Thanks to Shriners Children’s

Jan 30, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/01/Zach-sporting-full-life

Zachary was diagnosed with arthrogryposis multiple congenital as an infant, a condition where multiple joints of the body are contracted or stiff.

Podcast

Radiology and Imaging

Nov 18, 2020 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2020/11/Radiology-and-Imaging

Podcast with Richard Bennewate, manager of Radiology at Shriners Children's Portland, discussing advancements in the field of radiology, and what makes their processes unique compared to other children's hospitals.

Podcast

Brace Yourself

Aug 13, 2019 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2019/08/Brace-Yourself

Podcast with Todd DeWees about the difference between an orthotic and prosthetic device, the types of in-house orthotics and prosthetics services offered, the types of resources offered at Shriners Children's Portland.

Patient Story

October is National Spina Bifida Awareness Month

Oct 27, 2021 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/10/October-is-National-Spina-Bifida-Awareness-Month

Jessica, aka “Jessie,” has been coming to Shriners Children's Florida since 2006. She was born with spina bifida, scoliosis, bilateral hip dysplasia and clubfoot; all of which she has received support and care for at our outpatient center.

Patient Story

Lismar's Story

Feb 23, 2021 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/02/Lismars-story

comprehensive care for cleft lip and palate patients at the Cleft and Cranial Facial Center at Shriners Hospitals for Children — Boston

Patient Story

Ángel Yahir, young promise in the Paralympic Games

https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/02/Angel-Yahir-joven-promesa-de-juegos-Paralmpicos

Ángel is a 16-year-old patient who came to Shriners Hospital at the age of three with a diagnosis of myelomeningocele. Currently, he shares with us that he has more than 20 medals for participating in the disciplines of Track Running and Chair Basketball. Check his story below.

Patient Story

Scoliosis Treatment Restores Young Girl's Mental and Physical Health

Jan 14, 2021 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/01/Scoliosis-treatment-restores-young-girls-mental-and-physical-health

Haylie came to Shriners Hospitals for Children — Northern California for scoliosis care after initial treatment with a spinal doctor through a local integrated healthcare system.

Patient Story

Malachi on the Move

Oct 15, 2020 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/10/Malachi-on-the-move

Inpatient rehabilitation at Shriners Hospitals for Children — Chicago helps patients who have simple to complex illnesses and disabilities recover from injury or loss of function. Sometimes the cause is a rare disorder, like for Malachi, who came to the hospital in late June.

Patient Story

Pediatric Colorectal Center Helps Patient Gain Independence and Confidence

Aug 31, 2020 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/08/Pediatric-colorectal-center-helps-patient-gain-independence-and-confidence

Bowel management is a subject that most 14-year-old boys can’t have a serious conversation about. But Mathew, a 14-year-old pediatric colorectal patient at Shriners Hospitals for Children — Northern California, has the vocabulary to talk about his colorectal condition with poise and confidence.

Video

Shriners Hospitals for Children - Boston: Care from the Beginning

Mar 26, 2019 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2019/03/Shriners-Hospitals-for-Children-Boston-Care-from-the-Beginning

Meet one of Shriners Children's Boston's first patients