Patient Story

Meet Dianelys: From Puerto Rico to Boston for Critical Burn Care and Rehabilitation

Apr 24, 2023 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/04/Meet-Dianelys

After being burned over 80% of her body in a catastrophic house fire, Dianelys received lifesaving care at Shriners Children's Boston. She is back to being a kid at home in Puerto Rico.

Patient Story

Confidently Speaking: Veronica's Story

Mar 20, 2023 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/03/Veronicas-Story

Veronica had trouble speaking, but with the help of speech therapy at Shriners Children's Chicago, she is speaking confidently.

Patient Story

Grace

Oct 04, 2021 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/10/Grace

Navigating a cleft palate diagnosis can be challenging, but Shriners Children's Boston was here for Grace and her family.

Patient Story

Drew's Story

Jan 10, 2022 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/01/Drews-Story

Drew's parents took comfort knowing they had access to a team of doctors from different specialties at Shriners Children’s Boston.

Patient Story

Hope for Families Navigating Rare Diseases

Apr 19, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/04/Hope-for-Families-Navigating-Rare-Diseases

Through specialized care and unwavering support, Shriners Children’s Portland provides a beacon of hope for Avery and Madison.

Patient Story

A Story of Resilience: Silas Shares Journey With VACTERL Association

May 16, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/05/Silas-Shares-Journey-with-VACTERL-Association

Eight-year-old Silas has been coming to Shriners Children’s Northern California for the past three years because he was born with VACTERL association.

Patient Story

A Full-Circle Moment for Catherine Tallant, Psy.D.

Jul 12, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/07/Shriners-Childrens-Texas-Full-Circle-Moment

As a child, Dr. Tallant was diagnosed with Legg-Calve-Perthes and was treated at Shriners Children's. She is now a psychologist at Shriners Children's Texas.

Patient Story

Clara Shines During Scoliosis Treatments

Jul 05, 2021 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/07/Clara-Shines-During-Scoliosis-Treatments

Read about Clara's experience with Mehta casting for her scoliosis at Shriners Children's

News

Decades of Dedication: Mary Pat Zwack and Mary Fulton Bid Farewell to Shriners Children's

Jan 04, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/Decades-of-Dedication

We celebrate the retirement of nurses Mary Pat Zwack, BSN, RN-BC, CCM, and Mary Fulton, RN, after a combined career of over seven decades.

News

Shriners Children’s Spokane Shares Tips to Prevent Playground Injuries

Apr 11, 2022 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/04/Tips-to-Prevent-Playground-Injuries

Playground accidents are some of the more common and potentially life-altering childhood injuries.