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Pediatric Specialty Care in Northern California

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The Shriners Children's Northern California Neil Reitman Pediatric Burn Institute provides care with distinction to children.

About Shriners Children's Northern California Minutes from downtown Sacramento, our experienced, compassionate team brings hope and healing. We're driven to make lives richer, easier and less complex for children and their families throughout Northern California, the Western U.S., Northwestern Mexico and Canada.

Specialty Care Provided in Northern California

We Understand the Unique Medical Needs of Children

We provide vital, pioneering treatment from birth to age 18. Here, children have the opportunity to be evaluated and treated by doctors recognized as the best by their peers.

Shriners Hospitals for Children - Northern California, The Most Amazing Care Anywhere

Shriners Hospitals for Children - Northern California treats children with complex medical conditions and is a destination of choice for families throughout Northern California, the Western United States, Northwestern Mexico and Canada. We are dedicated to providing the most amazing care, anywhere.
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Speaker 1: Kids like me have trouble walking.

Speaker 2: Kids like me avoid the spotlight.

Speaker 3: We can't go to sleepovers.

Speaker 4: Or go on long hikes.

Speaker 5: But Shriners Hospitals for Children changed everything.

Speaker 6: Shriners Hospitals for Children - Northern California is top ranked, with some of the most innovative pediatric specialists in the world, who work relentlessly to provide the best possible outcome of competent childhood. Shriners Hospitals for Children, the most amazing care anywhere.


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

(Spanish Subtitles) Alyssa’s talent at the skate park isn’t the only thing setting her apart from other skateboarders her age. She’s different in one very specific way. She rides a wheelchair. Over the years, Alyssa has been cared for by a multidisciplinary team of Shriners Hospitals for Children — Northern California medical staff members including orthopaedists, orthopaedic spine surgeons, physical therapists, urologists and bowel management specialists. She has been fitted for various assistive mobility devices as she has grown. “Shriners [Hospitals] has been there for us through the years in every possible way, whether it’s help getting a new wheelchair faster or help talking to our insurances company about Alyssa’s needs, or even just getting a doctor’s note for school,” said her mother Anna. “Shriners is always there.”
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Alyssa:

Hi my name is Alyssa i am 15 years old i am from Redlands California and I have been a patient at Shriners Hospital for Children Northern California for a little over 10 years now i have a spinal cord injury i got it when i was really young and so now i'm in a wheelchair and this is actually a skate chair what makes it like special to be a skate chair is the wheels it grips to the wall the doctors at shriners hospital they taught me to believe in myself and everything that i do it gives me like such confidence to know that like hey these these people believe in me so if they can believe in me i know i can do it i love the fact that shriners is always looking for the next step in my life they're never just looking for a spot to stop they're always looking for how they can improve my life to something better than what it already is they're just like coming along with me on like that journey they're like following me with that journey and helping me out it's great

Pediatric Rehabilitation, The Most Amazing Care Anywhere

The pediatric rehabilitation team at Shriners Hospitals for Children — Northern California is a recognized leader in pediatric specialty care. Our multidisciplinary team is devoted to giving children compassionate care that will restore their ability, confidence and independence. Our commitment extends to advancing care through scientific and clinical research. Learn more and request an appointment today at www.shrinerschildrens.org.
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Speaker 1: If your child had surgery or a serious injury, and they're struggling to get back to doing what they love to do, you need Shriners Hospitals for Children, Northern California. Our pediatric rehabilitation program is designed specifically for kids and teens. We work on their physical issues and embrace their emotional needs. And they'll get their motivation from all the kids here on the very same journey. Our pediatric rehabilitation specialists will do whatever it takes for as long as it takes to help your child get stronger, gain confidence, and reach their goals, even if it doesn't seem possible. Families from all over the world choose Shriners Hospitals for Children, Northern California, the most amazing care anywhere.


Colorectal and GI Conditions, The Most Amazing Care Anywhere

Our noted team of pediatric surgeons understand the physical and emotional impacts of colon and rectal diseases. They lead a multidisciplinary team of professionals that manage the entire spectrum of care for kids of all ages – from infants to adolescents. Whether it be complex surgery, medical management or psychosocial support, our team addresses the individual needs of each patient. In all cases, the goal is to put patients on the path to independence by freeing them from the social stigma that may leave them feeling ashamed, depressed and alone.
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If your child avoids doing the things they love because of a bowel issue you need Shriners Hospitals for Children Northern California. We are a highly specialized hospital for colorectal care our innovative program provides life-changing treatment for kids who struggle to control their symptoms. No more shame, no more embarrassment. Our doctors work relentlessly to provide the best possible outcome a confident childhood families from all over the world. Choose Shriners Hospitals for Children Northern California. The most amazing care anywhere.

Spine Surgery and Scoliosis Care, The Most Amazing Care Anywhere

Our Pediatric Spine Center offers a specialized program for the evaluation and management of pediatric spinal disorders, such as idiopathic and congenital scoliosis, Scheuermann’s kyphosis, spondylolisthesis, spinal fractures and tumors. From common idiopathic adolescent scoliosis to the most complex young spine deformities, we believe each child deserves an individualized treatment plan utilizing the most advanced spine surgery and innovative spine care techniques. Our focus is early detection and fusionless treatments for the growing spine, as well as minimally invasive (nonfusion) to advanced surgical techniques in children who require spinal fusions.
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Speaker 1: If your child has a complex spine condition, you need Shriners Hospitals for Children, Northern California. This is a place like no other. It's where some of the most accomplished orthopedists and orthopedic surgeons who specialize in pediatric spine care transform thousands of kids' lives every year. This is a top ranked hospital for specialty scoliosis and spine care. And this is where your child will be inspired to live a great life. Families from all over the world choose Shriners Hospitals for Children, Northern California. The most amazing care anywhere.

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