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Patient Story
Emmett Paves the Way for Other Patients
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/04/Emmett-Paves-the-Way-for-Other-PatientsEmmett's leg lengthening treatment plan included placing a nail on the outside of his femur, instead of the inside. It's a technique offered at only a handful of hospitals. Emmett's case was a first for Shriners Children's St. Louis.
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Frankie's story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/08/Frankies-storyA boy from Nigeria travels to the Cincinnati Shriners Hospital for cleft palate surgery, and finds benefit in getting stranded in the U.S. during COVID-19. The delay allows him time to also receive speech therapy.
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Patient Story
Multidisciplinary Care Helps Patient Address Multiple Conditions
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/07/Multidisciplinary-care-helps-patient-address-multiple-conditionsDescribed as “the life of the hospital” by a Shriners Hospitals for Children — Greenville staff member, Catlynn is no stranger to the Shriners family. A patient since age 3, Catlynn was diagnosed with three conditions.
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Patient Story
Perry Cate Defies the Odds with Help from Shriners Children’s Lexington
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/03/Perry-CateAlmost no one expected Perry Cate to survive after she was born with multiple physical differences. Today, she is a vibrant college student studying forensic science and has a passion for creative arts.
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Patient Story
Nothing Stands in 5-Year-Old Elly’s Way
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/12/Nothing-Stands-in-Ellys-WayDiagnosed with proximal focal femoral deficiency, Elly runs, bikes and plays right alongside her peers, thanks to the medical equipment and care she has received at Shriners Children’s.
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Jackie's Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/09/Jackie-Rare-Skin-DisorderAt the age of 10, Jackie was diagnosed with toxic epidermal necrolysis (TENS), a rare disorder affecting skin and mucous membranes, with symptoms resembling a burn injury.
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Psychiatry and Psychological Services
Our psychologists at Shriners Children's specialize in evaluating and providing support to children and their families who are adjusting to a new diagnosis or having difficulty in their everyday lives due to trauma.
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Whisking Up Independence
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/02/Whisking-Up-IndependenceJack, 18, who was born with bilateral upper extremity differences and a mild cognitive delay related to a prenatal brain injury, loves to cook.
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Keauna's Decade-Long Journey to Pain Relief
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/04/Keaunas-Decade-Long-Journey-to-Pain-ReliefAfter encountering many misdiagnoses, Keauna’s family was met with compassion and increased mobility at Shriners Children’s St. Louis.
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Outpatient Bowel Management
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Outpatient-Bowel-ManagementShriners Children's bowel management care gives children with colorectal issues the ability to be more active, social, happy and independent. Our program is designed with your child in mind.
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