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Patient Story
Abie's Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/02/Abies-storyWhen Abraham, lovingly called “Abie” or “Abe” by his family, was born with a soft cleft palate, his parents were completely taken off-guard and had no idea where to turn.
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Patient Story
From Knee Injury to Softball Scholarship
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/01/From-knee-injury-to-softball-scholarshipJessica turned to the sports medicine care and return to sports testing at Shriners Hospitals to get back on the softball field after an ACL injury.
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Patient Story
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
Ella's story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/08/Ellas-storyWhen she was 5, Ella suffered a burn injury. She spent about four weeks at the Boston Shriners Hospital, returning every six months for follow-up surgeries and now receives treatment once a year.
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Patient Story
Meet Brian
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/09/Meet-BrianIn the early hours of May 17, 2017, a fire broke out at a Michigan motel, the result of an explosion. Brian, his mother and brother suffered injuries and were airlifted to a local hospital. Brian’s wounds were significant, with burns covering 85% of his body.
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Patient Story
The Fulkerson Method: Procedure Addresses Teen's Chronic Knee Pain
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/09/The-Fulkerson-method-Procedure-addresses-teens-chronic-knee-painShortly after her first visit to the Greenville Shriners Hospital, a diagnosis was clear – patellofemoral instability. Alexis’ inner growth plate in her knee was outgrowing her outer knee growth plate, causing her knee to pop out of place on occasion.
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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
Meet Patient Ambassador Paige
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/07/Meet-Patient-Ambassador-PaigePaige,11, looks forward to traveling to Shriners Hospitals for Children — Boston every three months, even if that means going into the OR. Paige was born with a port-wine stain birthmark on her face.
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Patient Story
October is National Spina Bifida Awareness Month
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/10/October-is-National-Spina-Bifida-Awareness-MonthJessica, 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.
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Patient Story
Lismar's Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/02/Lismars-storycomprehensive care for cleft lip and palate patients at the Cleft and Cranial Facial Center at Shriners Hospitals for Children — Boston