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News
Care Inspires Patient's Sister to Pursue Medicine
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2021/02/Care-inspires-patients-sister-to-pursue-medicineLauren is an aspiring doctor studying pre-med at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Her interest in medicine developed at a young age, when Lauren accompanied her sister on appointments to the Boston Shriners Hospital.
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News
Rewriting Their Stories
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/11/Rewriting-their-stories“Mama Amy” is Amy Nicholas, an Arnold, Missouri, resident who, along with her husband, Greg, has served as host parent to five children from across the world over the past three years. She is one of three host mothers currently shepherding international children through surgeries and follow-up physi...
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Treatment
Vaginoplasty
Shriners Children’s surgeons perform this surgical procedure for repair, reconstruction and construction of the vagina.
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Treatment
Anoplasty
Shriners Children's pediatric surgeons perform this surgery to correct anorectal malformations that cause painful bowel movements. It involves the reconstruction of the anus to stretch or enlarge the opening where stool drains.
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Treatment
Occupational Therapy
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Occupational-TherapyOccupational therapists at Shriners Children's help kids be as independent as possible, focusing on what is important to them and what they love to do in their daily lives.
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Podcast
Understanding Spina Bifida
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2021/05/Understanding-Spina-BifidaPodcast with Dr. Haluk Altiok about spina bifida and our treatment approach
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Podcast
Physical Occupational and Speech Therapy
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2021/05/Physical-Occupational-and-Speech-TherapyPodcast about physical, occupational and speech therapy.
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Podcast
Brace Yourself
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2019/08/Brace-YourselfPodcast with Todd DeWees about the difference between an orthotic and prosthetic device, the types of in-house orthotics and prosthetics services offered, the types of resources offered at Shriners Children's Portland.
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Podcast
Promoting Kindness Despite Differences
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2023/10/Promoting-Kindness-Despite-DifferencesCatherine McClellan, Ph.D., discusses ways to prevent bullying and promote kindness.
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Podcast
Speech Therapy
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2020/11/Speech-Therapy-DeaibesPodcast with Diana Deaibes discussing the speech therapy program at Shriners Children's Portland.
