Celebrating Care Manager's Week

Former Chairman of the Board Reflects on His Time As a Shriner

As we celebrate 100 years of our healthcare system, former Chairman of the Board Jon Swartz, at Shriners Children's Philadelphia, reflects on his time as a Shriner.

Patients Pie Sacramento Firefighters and Shriners Children's Staff

Sacramento firefighters and Shriners Children’s staff give confidence and a foundation for peer-to-peer communication to patients at a community reintegration event.

Janet L. Walker, MD

Janet L. Walker, MD specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery.

Meet Beau

From the day Sarah found out about her second pregnancy, she had an uneasy feeling that something was different from her first experience.

Growing Rods

Shriners Children's provides growing rods for children who have not reached skeletal maturity. They are placed along the spine to correct a spinal curve and allow continued growth of the spine.

Genu Varum

"Bowlegs." It's the common name used in place of a medical term — genu varum — for a condition almost all babies are born with. But if your child doesn't outgrown his or her bowlegs, Shriners Children's is there to help.

Acromioclavicular Joint Separation

Acromioclavicular joint separation (AC joint separation) is known as a separated shoulder. This frequent injury is a partial or complete separation of the two points of the shoulder. Treatment may include physical therapy or surgery.

Atypical Head Shape

A baby's soft skull may have an atypical head shape that is flattened, unevenly flat or cone shaped. Some resolve on their own. Shriners Children's evaluates and treats with molded helmets or headbands and physical therapy.

Talented Patient Credits Nurses for Life-Transforming Care – and Her New Career Goal