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­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­Shriners Children’s Boston Fellowship Program Promotes Promising Advances in Burn Care

Feb 16, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/02/Research-Promotes-Promising-Advances-in-Burn-Care

Irina Filz von Reiterdank, M.D.'s work involving the genetic modification of transplant organs holds tremendous promise in the treatment of severe burn injuries.

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Shriners Children’s Doctor Colleen Ryan Breaks New Ground in Burn Care

Oct 04, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/10/Research-Spotlight-Burn-Care

The Boston surgeon and researcher has studied the field for more than 35 years.

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Shriners Children’s Therapists Refine Innovative Infant Mobility Toy

Oct 18, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/10/Research-Spotlight-Infant-Mobility

The Salt Lake City team shares the Baby Bug Learning Toy for children with mobility impairments.

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The Greatest Gift

Jan 05, 2021 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2021/01/The-greatest-gift

For 20 years, private pilot Herb Sawtell’s plane was chartered to transport donated toys to the children at the Springfield Shriners Hospital.

Patient Story

Robi’s Rehabilitation Story

Nov 22, 2021 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/11/Robi

Robi came to Shriners Children’s Philadelphia from Ethiopia after a spinal cord injury left him paralyzed below the waist.

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Briana: Discipline, Resilience and Love for Sports

Nov 12, 2021 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/11/Briana

Briana came to Shriners Children's to be treated at the prosthetics clinic.

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Honorary Captain Has Eyes Set on Future

Jun 29, 2022 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/06/Eyes-Set-on-Future

Malorie, a Shriners Children's St. Louis patient, heads to Pittsburg State University several months early for role as 'honorary captain' of the Kansas Shrine Bowl.

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From Diagnosis to Canvas: Isabella’s Artful Journey with Scoliosis

Mar 04, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/03/Isabellas-Artful-Journey-with-Scoliosis

Isabella, a patient with scoliosis at Shriners Children's Southern California, turns her story into art.

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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.

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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.