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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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Patient Story
Shriners Children's Chicago Patient Abbey Makes the Squad
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/Abbey14-year-old Abbey, cerebral palsy patient, becomes school cheerleader.
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Patient Story
Meet Snyders: Spreading Joy at Shriners Children’s Boston
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/06/Snyders-StorySnyders, an active and outgoing 5-year-old, suffered third-degree burns over 70% of his body as a result of a catastrophic kitchen explosion in his home country of Ecuador.
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Patient Story
In Their Own Words: Shriners Children’s Patients Share Their Experiences
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/08/In-Their-Own-WordsThree patients have penned heartfelt reflections on their medical journeys and what Shriners Children’s means to them.
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Patient Story
Ohio Teen Warns of Dangers From Flammable Liquids
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/06/Kennedy-Flammable-Liquid-BurnKennedy sustained burns on her arm, hand, stomach and thighs after a lit candle ignited the fumes from her nail polish remover.
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Patient Story
Shriners Children’s Care Inspires Milka to Pursue Sports and a Future Career in Medicine
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/07/Texas-Care-Inspires-Milka-to-Pursue-Sports-and-MedicineBorn with fibular hemimelia, a rare congenital orthopedic condition that ultimately caused the loss of her left leg, Milka's life has been a testament to resilience and determination.
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Patient Story
Straightening Manny’s Steps: How Shriners Children’s Tackles Cerebral Palsy Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/12/Manny-Cerebral-Palsy-Care-JourneyManny was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at a young age and has been a patient at Shriners Children's Northern California since he was 6 years old.
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Patient Story
Litzy Remains Dedicated to Her Art Through Her Ability to Adapt
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/11/Litzys-Burn-Care-JourneyThough her burn injuries have been life-altering, Litzy’s spirit remains unbroken.
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Patient Story
Healing Beyond the Surface: How Shriners Children's Burn Care Changed Leslie’s Life
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/02/Leslies-Burn-Care-StoryAfter sustaining burns on 80% of her body, Leslie’s resilience and determination shine as she rebuilds her life.
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Patient Story
Jayden's Pain is Behind Her
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/03/Jayden-Orthopedic-CareBall State University student pens her own story about how Shriners Children's St. Louis helped rid her of pain.