Patient Story

Going the Distance

Oct 02, 2020 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/10/Going-the-distance

Narshare and her son Kareem are a long way from home. The two are adapting to life in the United States while Kareem undergoes treatment for Blount’s disease, a problem with the growth plates around the knees that causes severe bowing of the lower legs.

Patient Story

Finding the Beautiful Swan Within

Oct 19, 2020 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/10/Finding-the-beautiful-swan-within

The year was 1979, and Shari was a shattered 11-year-old girl. With a spine curved so severely by scoliosis that she struggled to lift her head to look forward, she was the target of her classmates’ abuse. But then Shriners Hospital for Children — St. Louis entered her life via a scoliosis screening...

Patient Story

Shriners Hospitals for Children Feels Like Home to Michael

Mar 04, 2021 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/03/Shriners-Hospitals-for-Children-feels-like-home-to-Michael

Eight-year-old Michael has been a patient at the medical center since he was a baby, and has had nearly a dozen surgeries to treat his scoliosis and a congenital condition called arthrogryposis, which involves stiffness of the joints that limits the range of motion.

Patient Story

Patient Ambassador Featured on 2020 Holiday Card

Dec 29, 2020 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/12/Patient-Ambassador-featured-on-2020-holiday-card

Patient ambassador, Katie, is the featured artist on our 2020 holiday card. Katie was born with spina bifida and has been a patient at Shriners Healthcare for Children — Florida since she was 3 years old.

Podcast

Head Shape and Ear Differences in Babies

May 17, 2021 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2021/05/Head-Shape-and-Ear-Differences-in-Babies

Podcast about non-surgical treatment of ears and head shape (plagiocephaly) differences in babies.

Podcast

Chest Wall Conditions in Female Patients

May 02, 2023 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2023/04/Chest-Wall

Pediatric surgeon Kimberly Ruscher, M.D., discusses chest wall conditions in female patients.

Podcast

Introducing Chinmay Paranjape

Mar 29, 2024 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2024/03/Introducing-Chinmay-Paranjape

Meet Chinmay Paranjape, M.D., the newest addition to the medical staff at Shriners Children’s Portland!

News

A Warm Welcome: Meet the Shriners Children’s Spokane Greeters

Jun 08, 2023 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/06/Meet-the-Shriners-Childrens-Spokane-Greeters

Their mission is simple yet profound: to offer a sense of comfort, companionship, and solace to the families during their stay.

News

New Chief of Staff is a Familiar Face at Shriners Children’s Lexington

Feb 05, 2024 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/02/Lexington-Chief-of-Staff

Vishwas Talwalkar, M.D., has been named chief of staff at Shriners Children's Lexington.

News

DAISY Award Winner Praised for Humility Positive Attitude and Being a Team Player

Jul 06, 2020 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/07/DAISY-Award-winner-praised-for-humility-positive-attitude-and-being-a-team-player

A registered nurse's ability to deliver above-board patient care earned him The DAISY Award, a recognition bestowed upon a deserving nurse for delivering extraordinary compassionate care.