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

With Great Bracing Comes Great Responsibility

Liam and Sarah, who is a professional photographer, have learned to embrace Liam’s scoliosis treatment by using his braces to create fantastical photos of Liam depicted as his favorite superheroes.

Our Administration

Shriners Children's Shreveport is a leader in pediatric specialty care. Meet the administration.

Alissa's Story

Alissa Sizemore's life is changed after an accident and wonders if she'll ever be able to dance again. Shriners Hospital in Salt Lake City answers her question.

Playing Like a Child, Getting Big Rewards

This is the story of our patient, Alejandro .

Ostomy Creation & Closure

Ostomy procedures change the way a child's urine or stool exits their body because of problems with their digestive or urinary system. Ostomies can be temporary or permanent.

Vaginal Adhesions

Vaginal or labial adhesions occur when the inner vaginal lips stick together; they may resolve on their own or may require topical medication. Girls may experience no symptoms, or in some cases, irritation and urinary tract infections.

Diarrhea

Diarrhea is loose and watery stool and is a common problem. Shriners Children’s cares for children with diarrhea that has lasted for weeks or longer to address more serious issues such as inflammatory bowel disease.

Tetraplegia

Tetraplegia, or quadriplegia, is the inability to voluntarily move the upper and lower body due to a spinal cord or brain injury, it affects all four limbs, and in some people, parts of the chest, abdomen and back.