Patient Story

Shriners Children's Care Inspires Former Patient to Follow Path to Medicine

Aug 08, 2022 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/08/Shriners-Childrens-Care-Inspires-Former-Patient

Thirteen-year-old Elliana underwent spine surgery at Shriners Children's St. Louis. What she experienced during that time in her life sparked an interest to study medicine.

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From Patient to Provider

Mar 05, 2024 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/03/From-Patient-to-Provider

The new manager of surgical services at Shriners Children's Lexington can relate to her patients because she was once a Shriners Children's patient, too.

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From Grateful Patient to Proud Employee: Olivia’s Story

Nov 12, 2024 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/11/Olivias-Burn-Care-Story

After sustaining a burn injury as a young teen, Olivia was inspired to become a nurse at Shriners Children’s Boston.

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Former Patient Inspired to Become a Nurse After Years of Burn Care and Innovative Laser Treatments

Oct 10, 2022 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/10/Olivias-Story

8-year-old Olivia received third-degree scald burns when a pot a boiling water accidentally spilled down her back. Thirteen years later she and her family are grateful for the transformative burn care and advanced reconstructive care Olivia received at Shriners Children's Boston.

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"Personalized and Empathetic" Craniofacial Care at Shriners Children's Boston

Apr 05, 2024 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/04/Amelias-Story

Shriners Children's Boston was "the right fit" for Amelia's family when they sought craniofacial care.

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R. Kirklin Ashley Lectureship Series 2023

Apr 14, 2023 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2023/03/Ashley-Lectureship-Series

The department of orthopedics at Shriners Children’s Northern California recently hosted the annual R. Kirklin Ashley Lectureship Series to honor its commitment to advancing care through clinical excellence and continuing education.

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Jackie's Story

Sep 12, 2023 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/09/Jackie-Rare-Skin-Disorder

At the age of 10, Jackie was diagnosed with toxic epidermal necrolysis (TENS), a rare disorder affecting skin and mucous membranes, with symptoms resembling a burn injury.

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Finding Comfort at Shriners Children's St. Louis

Apr 26, 2022 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/04/Madison

Madi's journey to finding a home for orthopedic care took seven years, several misdiagnoses and thousands of miles of travel. Now, she's under the care of Eric Gordon, M.D., and his limb lengthening and reconstruction team.

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Lily Ready to Treat Patients with Same Type of Care She Received

Mar 28, 2022 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/03/Lily

Lily has been a patient at Shriners Children's Lexington almost from the day she was born. But this did not slow her down. In 2018, Lily became a National Patient Ambassador for Shriners Children’s and continues to give back to the hospital system.

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Keauna's Decade-Long Journey to Pain Relief

Apr 18, 2024 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/04/Keaunas-Decade-Long-Journey-to-Pain-Relief

After encountering many misdiagnoses, Keauna’s family was met with compassion and increased mobility at Shriners Children’s St. Louis.