Patient Story

Emmett Paves the Way for Other Patients

Apr 11, 2022 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/04/Emmett-Paves-the-Way-for-Other-Patients

Emmett's leg lengthening treatment plan included placing a nail on the outside of his femur, instead of the inside. It's a technique offered at only a handful of hospitals. Emmett's case was a first for Shriners Children's St. Louis.

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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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Lucas Can Do It All

Mar 11, 2024 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/03/Lucas-Can-Do-It-All

A Chicago area teen does not let cerebral palsy slow down his participation in sports and life, thanks to the care of Lucas’s team of specialists at Shriners Children’s.

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Right on Track: Shriners Children’s Boston Helps Davis Get Back Up and Running After Burn Injury

Sep 15, 2024 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/09/Davis-Burn-Care

With the help of personalized, patient-centered care, Davis made a surprising return to cross country competition while keeping his future goals on track.

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Alissa's Story

Apr 09, 2018 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2018/04/Alissas-Story

Alissa Sizemore's life is changed after an accident and wonders if she'll ever be able to dance again. Shriners Hospital in Salt Lake City answers her question.

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Playing Like a Child, Getting Big Rewards

Jan 21, 2022 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2022/01/Alejandro

This is the story of our patient, Alejandro .

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Lismar's Story

Feb 23, 2021 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/02/Lismars-story

comprehensive care for cleft lip and palate patients at the Cleft and Cranial Facial Center at Shriners Hospitals for Children — Boston

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Ángel Yahir, young promise in the Paralympic Games

https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/02/Angel-Yahir-joven-promesa-de-juegos-Paralmpicos

Ángel is a 16-year-old patient who came to Shriners Hospital at the age of three with a diagnosis of myelomeningocele. Currently, he shares with us that he has more than 20 medals for participating in the disciplines of Track Running and Chair Basketball. Check his story below.

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Malachi on the Move

Oct 15, 2020 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/10/Malachi-on-the-move

Inpatient rehabilitation at Shriners Hospitals for Children — Chicago helps patients who have simple to complex illnesses and disabilities recover from injury or loss of function. Sometimes the cause is a rare disorder, like for Malachi, who came to the hospital in late June.

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Thalia: Free to Be Me!

Nov 11, 2020 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/11/Thalia-Free-to-be-me

Living in Haiti, Thalia wore a brace to address her scoliosis curve but it wasn’t enough. By the time she was 13 years old, she had to stop taking dance class and would become exhausted just playing with her friends.