A Potential Step Forward in Burn Care Treatment

A pair of researchers at Shriners Children's Boston is working to help improve the treatment of burn survivors through a first-of-its kind hydrogel.

The ABCs of Burn Care for School Age Children - A Resource for School Nurses

As students head back to school this fall, it is important for school nurses to be aware of the common sources of burn injuries.

Shriners Children’s Northern California Becomes Second in Nation to Achieve Highest Level of Musculoskeletal Surgical Verification

Level I Specialty Children's Surgery-Musculoskeletal verification requires pediatric hospitals to meet strict standards.

Ready for the Return Home

When 5-year-old Marie Eva steps off the plane in the West African nation of Ivory Coast next month, she’ll walk into the waiting arms of a family who has missed her desperately for the past 15 months. Walk, not crawl.

Patient Channels Superhero Powers with Wonder Woman Casts

Sixteen-year-old Kelly is a picture of strength and positivity, and not just because of the Wonder Woman casts on her legs.

Jennifer's Story

Jennifer was born with a rare medical condition of which there are less than 100 reported cases in literature worldwide – ahrinia, or congenital absence of the nose.

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

GianLuca's Story

When he was 18 months old, GianLuca was spending time with his grandfather, who had just made a cup of tea. GianLuca saw the tea, thought it was water, and reached for it. The hot liquid spilled all over his head, face and shoulders.

Former Patient Credits Shriners Hospitals for Children — Greenville for a Pain-Free Life

Nearly a decade ago, Allie’s parents discovered something was wrong when their then teen daughter wasn’t enjoying the active lifestyle she was known for.

Deep Breaths, Deeper Bond

The first time Respiratory Therapy Manager Marcela Spraul tried to get Courtney to walk, the then-12-year-old simply refused. Now 17, Courtney is planning to follow in Marcela’s footsteps.