Patient Story

Spine Surgery Gives Isabella The Confidence to Pursue Modeling!

Aug 21, 2020 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/08/Spine-surgery-gives-Isabella-the-confidence-to-pursue-modeling

Guided by her instincts, Isabella and her family made a trip to the Portland Shriners Hospital for a second opinion, where they met with pediatric orthopaedic physician Michelle Welborn, M.D.

Patient Story

Hip Dysplasia Can't Stop Gwenyth's Snuggles

Jul 09, 2020 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/07/Hip-dysplasia-cant-stop-Gwenyths-snuggles

When an ultrasound revealed Lauren’s 3-month-old daughter, Gwenyth, had bilateral hip dysplasia and would need to begin 24-hour bracing treatment right away, Lauren sobbed.

Patient Story

Meet Albie

Jul 07, 2020 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/07/Meet-Albie

For Amanda, life took an unexpected turn when her 18-week prenatal ultrasound revealed that her baby had a unilateral cleft lip, a birth defect in which a baby's lip does not form properly. The news was a shock, and fear of the unknown filled her mind.

Patient Story

Patient With Lifelong Scoliosis Flourishes With Halo Program Treatment

Jul 16, 2020 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/07/Patient-with-lifelong-scoliosis-flourishes-with-halo-program-treatment

With a love of unicorns and glitter, patient McKayla’s dynamic personality permeates the halls of Shriners Hospitals for Children — Greenville.

Patient Story

Bowel Management Program Helps Patient Gain Independence

Aug 31, 2020 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/08/Bowel-management-program-helps-patient-gain-independence

When Jordyn was a brand new baby, Yoni knew right away that she wasn’t feeding properly. Jordyn was Yoni’s third baby, so she knew how to manage the sleepless days with a newborn and teaching a newborn to drink milk. But Jordyn was unable to keep the milk down.

Event

Monthly Mugs – Rewriting Narratives About Children’s Experiences in Healthcare

Feb 21, 2025 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Events/2025/03/Monthly-Mugs-Rewriting-Narratives

Join Audrey Haugen, MS, Sr. CCLS, CPST, for our March Monthly Mugs when she will discuss rewriting narratives about children's experiences in healthcare.

Patient Story

First of its Kind Legislative Bill Extends Physical Therapy Visits

Jan 12, 2021 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/01/First-of-its-kind-legislative-bill-extends-physical-therapy-visits

Legislators serving in the Utah State Legislative Session will soon gather at the Utah State Capitol to consider myriad matters of importance. They do so knowing they may never bear witness to the individual beneficiaries of the policies they put in place..

Patient Story

Jovani's story

Jul 21, 2020 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/07/Jovanis-story

When the state permitted the resumption of non-emergency surgeries, Jovani’s case was the first performed at Shriners Hospitals for Children — Boston.

Patient Story

Introducing Our 2020 Shriners Hospitals for Children Open Standard Bearer Representative, Danielle

Jul 01, 2020 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/07/Introducing-our-2020-Shriners-Hospitals-for-Children-Open-standard-bearer-representative-Danielle

Danielle, a high school junior in Tampa, Florida, has a goal of being a Paralympian. Born in China, she developed a life-threatening hand infection, which lead to a below-elbow amputation when she was 3 weeks old.

Patient Story

Mother and Son Treated for Osteogenesis Imperfecta at Shriners Hospitals for Children

Aug 31, 2020 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/08/Mother-and-son-treated-for-osteogenesis-imperfecta-at-Shriners-Hospitals-for-Children

Medical team's expertise in treating osteogenesis imperfecta (brittle bone disease) helps Hunter thrive.