Patient Story

Patient Springs Back After Spine Surgery

Jul 17, 2020 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/07/Patient-springs-back-after-spine-surgery

As an active gymnast, Madeline underwent a routine physical at practice one day and the examiner discovered a noticeable curve in her spine and an unevenness in her shoulders and hips. After learning of the curve, her family went to the Portland Shriners Hospital for scoliosis treatment.

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Colton: Patient Ambassador

Dec 14, 2020 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/12/Colton-Patient-Ambassador

Colton, from West Springfield, Massachusetts, became a patient at the Springfield Shriners Hospital in 2012 when he was 3 years old. He was born with a condition known as spina bifida, specifically L2-L3 myelodysplasia, a birth defect that occurs when the spine and spinal cord do not form properly.

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Kōkua Club Extends Helping Hand to Hawai'i Community

Dec 22, 2020 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/12/Kkua-Club-extends-helping-hand-to-Hawaii-community

The Hawaiian word k?kua means “to extend help to others with no intent of personal gain.” As patients at Shriners Hospitals for Children — Honolulu receive this daily from their nurses, doctors and therapists, staff members in the recreational therapy department wanted to instill that feeling of giv...

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Shriners Children’s Recognized Five Times for Orthopedics by U.S. News & World Report

Jun 08, 2022 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/06/US-News-and-World-Report-22-23

Shriners Children’s has once again been ranked nationally for orthopedics in the 2022-2023 Best Children’s Hospitals rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in hospital rankings and consumer advice.

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Virtual Reality Helps Kids Cope with Pain and Anxiety

Aug 04, 2022 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/07/Virtual-Reality-Helps-Kids

Virtual reality (VR) is an immersive technology that brings users into a 3D imaginary world that looks and feels real.

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A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon Brings Holiday Cheer to Shriners Children’s Portland

Dec 30, 2022 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/12/ABATE-Toy-Run

A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon Brings holiday cheer to Shriners Children’s Portland.

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Shriners Children’s Boston Child Life Team Supports Patients and Families Every Step of the Way

Mar 23, 2024 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/03/Celebrating-Child-Life-Month

At Shriners Children’s Boston, child life specialists become an integral part of a patient’s care team from their initial hospitalization until they age out of care.

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Holiday Donation Days

Oct 25, 2024 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Events/2024/10/Holiday-Donation-Days

Give back to Shriners Children's Philadelphia this holiday giving season and join us at a holiday donation day.

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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.

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Cleft Lip and Palate Team Earns American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association Approval

Sep 08, 2020 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/09/Cleft-lip-and-palate-team-earns-American-Cleft-Palate-Craniofacial-Association-approval

The Springfield Shriners Hospital’s cleft lip and palate program has been recognized by the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association (ACPA) as a fully-approved cleft lip and palate team.