-
News
Shriners Children's Boston Patients Thrive as Members of Team Brave
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/09/Patients-Thrive-as-Members-of-Team-BravePartnership with the Boston Firefighters Burn Foundation helps patients gain strength and confidence.
-
Condition
Friction Injuries
A friction injury resembles a burn and occurs when skin is harmed by rubbing against a hard surface, causing heat and abrasion. Our burn care teams are skilled at treating these injuries.
-
Condition
Penile Skin Bridges
Penile skin bridges can occur after a circumcision. These form when the skin on the shaft attaches to the head of the penis during the healing process. Penile skin bridges require surgery to correct.
-
News
Spotlight on Mary Donovan, NP
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/07/Spotlight-on-Mary-Donovan-NPMary Donovan is a nurse practitioner in the outpatient clinic. Mary has worked at Shriners Hospitals for Children — Boston for 40 years, during which time she has held many roles. The focus on pediatric, family-centered and critical care is what drew Mary to the hospital.
-
Condition
Traumatic Wounds
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Traumatic-WoundsAnimal bites and friction burns, like road rash or treadmill burns, are examples of traumatic wounds we treat at Shriners Children's. When the skin is punctured by a bite or rubbed briskly on a rough surface, a traumatic wound can occur.
-
Condition
Alopecia From Burns
Your child may have hair loss with a scalp burn. It can harm follicles, which may keep hair from growing back. Shriners Children’s offers reconstructive treatments to help generate hair growth.
-
Condition
Radiation Burns
A sunburn is the most common type of radiation burn. It can take hours for a sunburn to present and can be serious. We treat all the types of burn injuries with the latest innovations.
-
News
Care Inspires Patient's Sister to Pursue Medicine
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2021/02/Care-inspires-patients-sister-to-pursue-medicineLauren is an aspiring doctor studying pre-med at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Her interest in medicine developed at a young age, when Lauren accompanied her sister on appointments to the Boston Shriners Hospital.
-
News
Important Information Regarding Hurricane Douglas
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/07/Important-information-regarding-Hurricane-DouglasShriners Hospitals for Children — Honolulu is working closely with the Hawai‘i Healthcare Emergency Management Center (HHEMC) to monitor Hurricane Douglas.
-
Condition
Hemangioma
A hemangioma is a birthmark on the skin, made up of blood vessels. Some will disappear on their own while other types keep growing. Treated with lasers, surgery or cosmetic makeup. Our plastic surgeons can evaluate and provide treatment.
Patient Information
Providers & Research
I Want to Find
