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Patient Story
Jackie's Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/09/Jackie-Rare-Skin-DisorderAt the age of 10, Jackie was diagnosed with toxic epidermal necrolysis (TENS), a rare disorder affecting skin and mucous membranes, with symptoms resembling a burn injury.
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Patient Story
Robi’s Rehabilitation Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/11/RobiRobi came to Shriners Children’s Philadelphia from Ethiopia after a spinal cord injury left him paralyzed below the waist.
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Intraoperative Neuromonitoring
Shriners Children's uses neuromonitoring during spinal surgery. This lets our surgeons monitor the nerves and muscles in the lower part of your child’s body during surgery. This helps the spinal surgeons avoid the risk of damage to your child’s nerves.
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Affiliate Care
Pediatric Specialty Care in Florida
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/FloridaPediatric specialty care for children throughout Florida.
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Makeup Clinic
At Shriners Children’s our make-up clinic specialists teach your child how to conceal scars and use make-up to soften their appearance. This helps build self-confidence during the healing process.
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Outpatient Clinic
Pediatric Orthotic and Prosthetic Services, LLC (POPS)
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/Florida/POPSPediatric Orthotic and Prosthetic Services, LLC, is an extension of Shriners Children’s Florida, and provides children with the mobility and independence to pursue their dreams and take pride in their abilities.
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Patient Story
Mason's Story: An All-Star On and Off the Field
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/02/Masons-story-An-all-star-on-and-off-the-fieldBorn without a left forearm and hand, Mason has received more than a dozen prosthetic devices through the efforts of the hospital’s orthotics and prosthetics department and medical staff. As a baby, the devices helped him balance so he could stand and learn to walk.
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Patient Story
Bridget's Story: The Prima Ballerina
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/02/Bridgets-story-The-prima-ballerinaIn September 2020, Bridget, a 12-year-old dancer from Westfield, Massachusetts, landed on her left knee while performing a front aerial, an acrobatic move she had perfected many times before.
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Patient Story
From Donor to Dad
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/09/From-donor-to-dadThe recreational therapy/child life staff plays a vital role in helping make the hospital seem less scary to patients by promoting positive coping skills. They use what’s called “medical play” before surgery, complete with a special doll and real medical equipment, to help reduce fears of what is to...
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Nutritional Services
Our clinical dietitians work closely with your child's care team to provide the best nutrition plan for both inpatients and outpatients. Meeting your child's nutritional needs prior to and after surgery is optimal for his or her recovery.
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