History of Shriners Children's Ohio

Shriners Children's Ohio opened February 19, 1968.

Empowering Kids to be Decision-Makers in their Treatment Plan

After Elee fractured her leg, she felt uncomfortable and nervous. Her pediatrician referred her family to Shriners Children's Hawaii, where her care team involved Elee in each step of her treatment plan. From casting to physical therapy, Elee was a decision-maker, and her fear quickly turned to powe...

Malachi on the Move

Inpatient rehabilitation at Shriners Hospitals for Children — Chicago helps patients who have simple to complex illnesses and disabilities recover from injury or loss of function. Sometimes the cause is a rare disorder, like for Malachi, who came to the hospital in late June.

Thalia: Free to Be Me!

Living 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.

From Vietnam to Boston – the Road to Life-Changing Burn Care

Bracing

Shriners Children's multidisciplinary team includes orthotists who create braces to meet the individual need of each child – whether to treat a complex condition or common injury.

Inpatient Pediatric Rehabilitation

Shriners Children’s pediatric inpatient rehabilitation program provides the highest quality pediatric rehabilitative care to promote functional independence and a successful transition back to home, school and community life.

Mehta Casting

Shriners Children's orthopedic surgeons specialize in the application of Mehta casts – an option to treat the curvature of the spine in children diagnosed with infantile scoliosis.

Lisa Marie: From Clubfoot to Speed Skating

Eleven-year-old Lisa Marie has been speed skating for seven years. She’s already won eight medals in competitions.

Richard Receives the BEAR Implant Surgery

After tearing his ACL, Richard sought care at Shriners Children's Philadelphia, where he received the BEAR Implant surgery.