A Hug From La La Higgy Bear

Arrya’s eyelids were drooping toward sleep mode as she sat in her wheelchair with her bedazzled halo traction device holding her head upright.

Shriners Children’s Opens Build-A-Bear Foundation Buddy Rooms at Locations throughout North America

Shriners Children’s and Build-A-Bear Foundation have joined forces to offer a one-of-a-kind experience to the patients at Shriners Children’s, helping to provide hope and healing to children receiving care.

Shriners Children’s Research Director Named to National Academy of Medicine

Farshid Guilak, Ph.D., research director at Shriners Children’s St. Louis, recently received one of the highest honors in the field of health and medicine. He has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine.

Shriners Children's St. Louis Advances Groundbreaking Research in Gene Therapy

Using gene therapy, a pair of doctors from Shriners Children’s St. Louis have discovered a revolutionary new way to battle childhood obesity by converting harmful fatty acids into beneficial ones.

Continuing the Mission Through Research at the Philadelphia Shriners Hospital

After 32 Years, Michelle James, M.D., Leaves a Lasting Legacy at Shriners Children’s Northern California

For over 30 years, Dr. James has poured her heart and soul into the advancement and expansion of pediatric orthopedic services at Shriners Children's Northern California.

Stop the ball and follow your dreams

Dennilson is 12 years old; he is from Sahuayo, Mechoacán and loves soccer. In fact, he is a starting goalkeeper at his school and has participated in various regional tournaments. Dennilson has been a patient at Shriners Hospital since he was two months old. He got there due to a doctor's referral, ...

Ready for the Return Home

When 5-year-old Marie Eva steps off the plane in the West African nation of Ivory Coast next month, she’ll walk into the waiting arms of a family who has missed her desperately for the past 15 months. Walk, not crawl.

Patient Channels Superhero Powers with Wonder Woman Casts

Sixteen-year-old Kelly is a picture of strength and positivity, and not just because of the Wonder Woman casts on her legs.

Orthotic and Prosthetic Services Help Young Gymnast Soar

With brightly colored gymnastics metals hanging off her arms, 9-year-old Zuleikha posed proudly in the hall of the Pediatric Orthotic and Prosthetic Services (POPS) department. Confidence, fearlessness and energy radiate from the young girl, and it is clear she never lets anything hold her back.