News

Announcing Groundbreaking Research Collaboration with Genome Insight, Inc. for Patients with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

Oct 19, 2023 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/10/Genome-Research-Collaboration

Project aims to unravel the genetic etiology of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) to revolutionize diagnosis, treatment and prevention.

News

A St. Louis Clown with a Heart for Patients

May 31, 2022 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/05/St-Louis-Shriner-Reflection

Noble Robert Gale became a Shrine clown in 1973 in Syracuse, New York.

News

Denis Alves: Photographing and Filming our Patients and Families for More than Four Decades

Jun 13, 2022 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/06/Canada-Staff-Reflection

Denis Alves feels lucky to have worked at the hospital – which serves children from across Canada and the Northeast U.S. – for 43 years.

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Patient Ambassador Ally to Represent Shriners Children’s Philadelphia at the 2023 Shriners Children's College Classic

Mar 02, 2023 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/03/Ally-College-Classic

Ally met the team and the coach last fall, and is traveling to Houston this spring to represent the team in the Shriners Children's College Classic.

Patient Story

Jack Navigates Cerebral Palsy With an All-Smiles Attitude

Oct 05, 2020 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/10/Jack-navigates-cerebral-palsy-with-an-all-smiles-attitude

At the Portland Shriners Hospital, Jack is treated for the orthopaedic effects of cerebral palsy. He comes in for comprehensive care several times a month including visits to see his pediatric orthopaedic physician, Katie Fuchs, M.D., as well as for physical therapy and speech therapy sessions.

Patient Story

Learning to Live a New Life After a Pediatric Spinal Cord Injury

Oct 22, 2020 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/10/Learning-to-live-a-new-life-after-a-pediatric-spinal-cord-injury

Six-year-old Memphis was transferred to the Philadelphia Shriners Hospital after she broke her neck in a car accident near her home outside of West Palm Beach, Florida.

Patient Story

Meet Beau

Jul 14, 2020 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/07/Meet-Beau

From the day Sarah found out about her second pregnancy, she had an uneasy feeling that something was different from her first experience.

News

Instill in Our Patients Safe Habits When Using Their Equipment

Jul 22, 2022 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/07/Safe-Habits-When-Using-Equipment

Shriners Hospitals for Children Canada is committed to taking all necessary precautions to prevent the risk of falls and injuries.

Podcast

Weve Got Your Back

Apr 30, 2019 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2019/04/Weve-Got-Your-Back

Podcast with Dr. Michelle Welborn about the most common spinal deformities and scoliosis, the treatment options available, and the importance of early detection.

Podcast

Evan and Terilyns Cleft Journey

May 13, 2021 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2021/05/Evan-and-Terilyns-Cleft-Journey

A mother shares her powerful story of two children with cleft lip and palate, alongside the children's doctor.