Ally, Honorary Team Captain at the University of Michigan

Ally, one of our Patient Ambassadors, had a blast meeting the University of Michigan baseball team! She was the honorary captain for this team competing in the Shriners Children's College Classic.

Show Me That Smile

It was an ordinary afternoon in the lunch room of a Rochester, New York, elementary school, and all Ryan wanted to do was eat an apple like his classmates.

Elizabeth's Story

When she was 8 years old, on Mother’s Day 2011, Elizabeth fell victim to the No. 1 cause of burns in children during an innocent family get-together enjoyed by most Louisianans.

Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy

Selective dorsal rhizotomy is a neurosurgical procedure where certain spinal nerves are selectively cut in order to reduce spasticity in legs and improve muscle development.

Physical Therapy with an External Fixator

Physical therapy combined with an external fixator (EXFIX) can help create the best quality of life for a child treated at Shriners Children's for a limb length discrepancy.

Patient Programs

Learn about the exciting, enriching patient programs at Shriners Children's Erie

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About Shriners Children's

Shriners Children's is an innovative health system that's changing lives every day through innovative pediatric specialty care, world-class research and outstanding medical education.

External Fixator Exercises: Heelcord Stretch

Meet Dianelys: From Puerto Rico to Boston for Critical Burn Care and Rehabilitation

After being burned over 80% of her body in a catastrophic house fire, Dianelys received lifesaving care at Shriners Children's Boston. She is back to being a kid at home in Puerto Rico.