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

We're in This Together

Jan 11, 2021 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/01/Were-in-this-together

Patient Story

Deep Breaths, Deeper Bond

Oct 19, 2020 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/10/Deep-breaths-deeper-bond

The first time Respiratory Therapy Manager Marcela Spraul tried to get Courtney to walk, the then-12-year-old simply refused. Now 17, Courtney is planning to follow in Marcela’s footsteps.

Patient Story

Chicago Police, Chicago Bears Celebrate Alex's Progress in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation

Oct 01, 2020 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/10/Chicago-Police-Chicago-Bears-celebrate-Alexs-progress-in-spinal-cord-injury-rehabilitation

Patient Story

Sibling Helps Make Brother's Spine Cast

Dec 21, 2020 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/12/Sibling-helps-make-brothers-spine-cast

Certified prosthetist Lauren Kells invited Cooper to help her make his brother's cast for a back brace. Both boys have Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease.

Patient Story

Off-duty Firefighters Jump Into Action

Aug 31, 2020 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/08/Off-duty-firefighters-jump-into-action

As Ayden was standing near his dad and the cooking station, a sudden gust of strong wind blew a pop-up shade tent into the cooking station, causing boiling water and hot food to spill onto Ayden’s legs and feet.

Patient Story

Carrie's Inspiring Story of Healing

Oct 02, 2020 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/10/Carries-inspiring-story-of-healing

Just three days before her 17th birthday, Carrie was in a horrific car accident less than five miles from her home. She sustained second, third and fourth degree burns over 70% of her body and suffered a serious brain injury. Carrie was airlifted to Massachusetts General Hospital, then transferred t...

Podcast

Chest Wall Deformities and Pediatric Surgery

Aug 11, 2021 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2021/08/Chest-Wall-Deformities-and-Pediatric-Surgery

Podcast with Dr. Pillai on treating chest wall deformities and pediatric surgery such as feeding tubes.

Podcast

Radiology and Imaging

Nov 18, 2020 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2020/11/Radiology-and-Imaging

Podcast with Richard Bennewate, manager of Radiology at Shriners Children's Portland, discussing advancements in the field of radiology, and what makes their processes unique compared to other children's hospitals.

Patient Story

Back to the Beautiful Music

Nov 10, 2020 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/11/Back-to-the-beautiful-music

Jasmine nestles her viola underneath her chin and takes a deep breath. The 11-year-old Evansville, Indiana, girl can get lost in the moment while making music. Thanks to recent surgery at Shriners Hospitals for Children — St. Louis, she now can do so without pain.