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Patient Story
Lucas Can Do It All
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/03/Lucas-Can-Do-It-AllA Chicago area teen does not let cerebral palsy slow down his participation in sports and life, thanks to the care of Lucas’s team of specialists at Shriners Children’s.
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One Hundred Years of Hope Healing and Innovation
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Celebrating-100-Years/Hope-Healing-and-InnovationShriners Children's is one of the most unique, widely-renowned healthcare systems in the world, and its founding 100 years ago by the Shriners fraternity is a special story worthy of celebrating.
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Provider
Kristen A. Ciacchini, OTR/L
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Our-Care-Providers/C/Kristen-A-Ciacchini-OTR-L-73799Kristen A. Ciacchini, OTR/L specializes in Occupational Therapy.
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Provider
Nicole A. Lewis, SLP
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Our-Care-Providers/L/Nicole-A-Lewis-SLP-78140Nicole A. Lewis, SLP specializes in Speech Pathology.
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Condition
Arthrogryposis Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/ArthrogryposisShriners Children's physicians have vast experience treating arthrogryposis, a rare muscle disorders that causes stiff joints and abnormal muscle development.
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Condition
Neurofibromatosis
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/NeurofibromatosisShriners Children's physicians treat kids with neurofibromatosis by encouraging healthy growth and development and managing complications should they appear.
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Condition
Torticollis
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/TorticollisTorticollis is a muscle condition in the neck that causes a child's head to tilt to one side and the chin to tilt to the other. Shriners Children's physicians typically treat it with physical therapy or, depending on the severity, surgery.
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Hypotonia Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/HypotoniaShriners Children's offers compassionate, innovative care that improves the quality of life for children with hypotonia.
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Condition
Spinal Cord Injury
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Spinal-Cord-InjurySpinal cord injury occurs when nerves in the spinal column in the center of the back are damaged. Shriners Children’s offers advanced surgery options and therapy options to help restore your child’s function and mobility.
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News
2020 DAISY Award Presented to Nan Wecker
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/10/2020-DAISY-Award-presented-to-Nan-WeckerCongratulation to Nan Wecker, RN, who was recently recognized as the Portland Shriners Hospital’s DAISY Award Winner for 2020!