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Patient Story
Unbroken Effort
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/11/Unbroken-effortMoments of levity are rare when parents share the stories of how their children ended up at Shriners Hospitals for Children — St. Louis for treatment. And then there’s Hadley’s mom, Connie.
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Patient Story
Chloe's Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/02/Chloe17-year-old Chloe returns to Shriners Children's St. Louis, from her home country of St. Lucia, for her second limb lengthening surgery. Her joyful smile matches her bright future.
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Patient Story
Patient Takes First Steps at Shriners Children’s Spokane
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/02/JaslynnShriners Children's Spokane staff helps patient with congenital disease learn to walk.
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Condition
Diarrhea
Diarrhea is loose and watery stool and is a common problem. Shriners Children’s cares for children with diarrhea that has lasted for weeks or longer to address more serious issues such as inflammatory bowel disease.
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Patient Story
A Ballerina in Our Midst: Evie's Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/12/Evies-Osteogenesis-Imperfecta-StoryEvie is receiving care for osteogenesis imperfecta, also known as brittle bone disease, at Shriners Children's Hawai`i.
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Patient Story
Comprehensive Care Far From Home
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/04/Alejandro-Blounts-Disease-CareFourteen-year-old Alejandro is receiving world-class care for his leg and hip more than 2,660 miles from home.
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Patient Story
A Story of Hope: Meet Emiliano
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/03/Emiliano-Orthopedic-CareMeet Emiliano, a teen with Gorham-Stout disease who traveled from Guatemala to Philadelphia for care.
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Patient Story
From Former Patient to Fez-tastic
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/05/Brock-Legg-Calve-Perthes-Disease-CareBrock is giving back to the organization that gave him mobility.
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Patient Story
Alecs Osteogenesis Imperfecta Journey
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/11/Alecs-Osteogenesis-Imperfecta-JourneyAlec doesn’t let anything keep him on the sidelines. He was born with osteogenesis imperfecta, or brittle bone disease, a genetic bone disorder characterized by fragile bones that can frequently and easily break.
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Provider
Marie-Pier Malenfant Rancourt, MD, FRCPC
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Our-Care-Providers/M/Marie-Pier-Malenfant-Rancourt-MD-FRCPCMarie-Pier Malenfant Rancourt, MD, FRCPC specializes in Anesthesiology.
