Patient Story

Mila's Story: Continuing Care During COVID-19

Aug 31, 2020 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/08/Milas-story-Continuing-care-during-COVID-19

When 13-year-old Mila from Greenfield, Massachusetts, a cross-country runner and gymnast, began to experience pain in her right hip this past fall, her primary care doctor referred her to the pediatric orthopaedic specialists at the Springfield Shriners Hospital.

Patient Story

The Story of Big James

Feb 04, 2021 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/02/The-story-of-Big-James

They called him Big James, and when he was tracking down varsity quarterbacks as a high school underclassman in the state championships, he was a special sight to see – especially to those who knew The Story.

Patient Story

Gabriel's Newfound Confidence

Oct 23, 2020 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/10/Gabriels-newfound-confidence

Born with a cleft lip and palate, Gabriel faced limitations from the very start of his life. He had difficulty breathing, with one nostril congested and the other completely blocked. His sense of smell was severely affected. Eating was a struggle.

Patient Story

I will compete in the Olympics

Nov 05, 2020 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/11/Competir-en-las-Olimpiadas

Paulina is an active patient at Shriners Hospital; she is 10 years old and has a passion for gymnastics since she was a kid.

Podcast

Back In the Game

Mar 04, 2019 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2019/03/Back-In-the-Game

Podcast with Dr. Jeremy Bauer to discuss common sports injuries. He shares information on fractures, treatment options available and tips to prevent them.

Podcast

Child Life Services Helping Kids Cope

Sep 20, 2019 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2019/09/Child-life-Services-Helping-Kids-Cope

Podcast about what a Child Life Specialist does and common techniques used to help children cope.

Podcast

Travel Tips for Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

Dec 21, 2023 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2023/12/Travel-Tips-for-Juvenile-Idiopathic-Arthritis

Linda Wagner-Weiner, M.D., MS, and Cathy Schroeder, RN, BSN, discuss travel tips with children who have juvenile idiopathic arthritis.

Patient Story

Enzo Gets Back in the Game

Aug 16, 2023 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/08/Enzo-Gets-Back-in-the-Game

A Shriners Children's Philadelphia patient is thankful to have received a new device to improve his basketball game and comfort while playing.

Patient Story

Back in the Game

Sep 08, 2022 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/09/Back-in-the-Game

Sammy has made a full return to competitive golf and football after highly specialized sports medicine knee surgery and rehabilitation.

Patient Story

Reno Teen Up and Running Thanks to Scoliosis Care at Shriners Children’s

Dec 11, 2023 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/12/Reno-Teen-Up-and-Running

Jackson has been followed by a team of scoliosis specialists at Shriners Children's since he was 1.