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Patient Story
Shriners Children's Care Inspires Former Patient to Follow Path to Medicine
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/08/Shriners-Childrens-Care-Inspires-Former-PatientThirteen-year-old Elliana underwent spine surgery at Shriners Children's St. Louis. What she experienced during that time in her life sparked an interest to study medicine.
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Patient Story
You’re Sticking Out for a Reason
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/05/Colton-Head-in-the-GameColton refuses to let his leg difference limit his athletic potential. With the help of his team at Shriners Children's St. Louis, he has the confidence and the prosthetics he needs to be competitive.
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Patient Story
Chasing a Dream
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/09/Chasing-a-DreamWhile walking comes naturally to most children, it was a challenge for Romina, who was diagnosed with cerebral palsy (CP) after she was born prematurely at 7 months.
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Patient Story
From Patient to Provider: How Shriners Children’s Texas Inspired Jacy to Become a Physician Assistant
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/10/Jacy-Physician-AssistantJacy’s journey to becoming a physician assistant began long before her graduation from UTMB.
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Patient Story
James’ Journey of Recovery with Shriners Children’s Ohio
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/11/James-Journey-of-Recovery-with-Shriners-Childrens-OhioJames is the first to extend a handshake when meeting someone new, and eager to embrace someone he loves. When asked what makes him grateful, he replies with an enthusiastic shout, “Everything!”
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Video
Hadley on the Climbing Wall
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2021/04/Hadley-on-the-Climbing-WallThe climbing wall helps Hadley build muscle and bone strength while removing weight-bearing stress on her fragile bones.
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Video
Alec's Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2024/11/Alecs-StoryAlec, a young man with osteogenesis imperfecta, has been receiving care from Shriners Hospitals for Children since he was a baby. Despite breaking over 60 bones in his lifetime, Alec maintains a positive attitude and has achieved significant life milestones, including attending the Super Bowl and gr...
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Patient Story
Hannah Reaches Exciting Milestones in Her Physical Therapy
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/03/Hannah-Reaches-Exciting-MilestonesAfter a tragic accident, Hannah makes huge strides in therapy with her determination and positive attitude.
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Patient Story
Shriners Children's Gives Emma the Confidence to Be Amazing
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/03/Emma-PANDespite her difficult start in life, Emma has ventured to the top.
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Patient Story
Alyssa's Run For Team Shriners
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/09/Alyssa-Runs-For-Team-ShrinersAlyssa runs for the hospital that corrected her club feet.