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Hospital
Pediatric Specialty Care in Mexico
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/MexicoPediatric Specialty Care for children throughout Northern California, Western US, Mexico and Canada
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Patient Story
From Knee Injury to Softball Scholarship
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/01/From-knee-injury-to-softball-scholarshipJessica turned to the sports medicine care and return to sports testing at Shriners Hospitals to get back on the softball field after an ACL injury.
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Patient Story
Ella's story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/08/Ellas-storyWhen she was 5, Ella suffered a burn injury. She spent about four weeks at the Boston Shriners Hospital, returning every six months for follow-up surgeries and now receives treatment once a year.
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Patient Story
Meet Brian
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/09/Meet-BrianIn the early hours of May 17, 2017, a fire broke out at a Michigan motel, the result of an explosion. Brian, his mother and brother suffered injuries and were airlifted to a local hospital. Brian’s wounds were significant, with burns covering 85% of his body.
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Patient Story
Ángel Yahir, young promise in the Paralympic Games
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/02/Angel-Yahir-joven-promesa-de-juegos-ParalmpicosÁngel is a 16-year-old patient who came to Shriners Hospital at the age of three with a diagnosis of myelomeningocele. Currently, he shares with us that he has more than 20 medals for participating in the disciplines of Track Running and Chair Basketball. Check his story below.
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Patient Story
Stronger Bonds, Brighter Future
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/11/Stronger-bonds-brighter-futureHannah arrived in the United States on Christmas Eve last year, held in the arms of her new adoptive parents, Deanne and Matt. She stepped into a family filled with love, Christmas traditions and new siblings – three, to be exact – more than 8,000 miles from the orphanage in India she had called hom...
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Patient Story
Thalia: Free to Be Me!
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/11/Thalia-Free-to-be-meLiving in Haiti, Thalia wore a brace to address her scoliosis curve but it wasn’t enough. By the time she was 13 years old, she had to stop taking dance class and would become exhausted just playing with her friends.
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Patient Story
Pediatric Colorectal Center Helps Patient Gain Independence and Confidence
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/08/Pediatric-colorectal-center-helps-patient-gain-independence-and-confidenceBowel management is a subject that most 14-year-old boys can’t have a serious conversation about. But Mathew, a 14-year-old pediatric colorectal patient at Shriners Hospitals for Children — Northern California, has the vocabulary to talk about his colorectal condition with poise and confidence.
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Patient Story
With Great Bracing Comes Great Responsibility
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/08/With-great-bracing-comes-great-responsibilityLiam and Sarah, who is a professional photographer, have learned to embrace Liam’s scoliosis treatment by using his braces to create fantastical photos of Liam depicted as his favorite superheroes.
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Treatment
MAGEC System - MAGnetic Expansion Control Spinal Bracing & Distraction System
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/MAGEC-SystemShriners Children’s pioneered the use of the MAGEC System for treating early onset scoliosis. This magnetic rod-lengthening treatment gently guides the growth of the spine, without repeated surgeries.
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