Noelle Malkamaki Heads to Paralympics as Favorite for Gold Medal

Former Shriners Children’s St. Louis patient Noelle Malkamaki broke her own world record in shot put at the United States Paralympic Trials, and the world champion is now a heavy favorite for gold at the Paris Games.

Rare Disease Day 2023: Keira and Hannea's Journeys at Shriners Children's

Read the stories of Keira and Hannea, who both found their homes away from home at Shriners Children's Philadelphia while receiving care for their rare medical conditions.

From Spinal Cord Injury to WCMX Champion: Alyssa's Journey at Shriners Hospitals for Children

October is National Spina Bifida Awareness Month

Jessica, aka “Jessie,” has been coming to Shriners Children's Florida since 2006. She was born with spina bifida, scoliosis, bilateral hip dysplasia and clubfoot; all of which she has received support and care for at our outpatient center.

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.

Richard's Story

It’s August 1968 and all of Richard's family heads off in the car to visit family in Montreal.

History of Shriners Children's Southern California

Shriners Children's Southern California opened in 1952.

Acute Flaccid Myelitis

Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) is a condition affecting the nerves in the spinal cord, mostly in children. Doctors and therapists at Shriners Children’s provide prompt, family-centered care tailored to your child’s needs.

Neuromuscular Scoliosis

Neuromuscular scoliosis, seen in children who have medical conditions that impair their ability to control the spine-supporting muscles, is the second most common type of scoliosis. Shriners Children's has seen tens of thousands of children with neuromuscular scoliosis.

Cloacal Malformation

At Shriners Children's, we provide specialized care for children with a cloacal malformation and other colorectal and gastrointestinal (GI) health problems