Bridget’s Story: An Athlete’s Triumphant Return to the Stage

After sustaining a knee injury while dancing, Bridget and her family turned to Shriners Children's New England for specialty sports health and medicine care. Post-surgery, she has felt stronger than ever and continues to shine on stage.

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.

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.

From Vietnam to Boston – the Road to Life-Changing Burn Care

Shriners Children's Philadelphia Patient Cole Meets Temple University Men's Basketball Team

As Cole was riding his bike, he was struck by a vehicle and was thrown over 30 feet. He was airlifted to be treated for his traumatic brain injury (TBI), then referred to Shriners Children's Philadelphia for rehabilitation and speech therapy.

How Shriners Children's incorporates play into rehabilitation

Shriners Children's Ohio physical therapist Kim Tran explains the importance of physical and occupational therapy for children with burns.

Empowering Kids to be Decision-Makers in their Treatment Plan

After Elee fractured her leg, she felt uncomfortable and nervous. Her pediatrician referred her family to Shriners Children's Hawaii, where her care team involved Elee in each step of her treatment plan. From casting to physical therapy, Elee was a decision-maker, and her fear quickly turned to powe...

Jackie's Story

At the age of 10, Jackie was diagnosed with toxic epidermal necrolysis (TENS), a rare disorder affecting skin and mucous membranes, with symptoms resembling a burn injury.

Grant Overcomes Bilateral Clubfoot

Grant received specialized treatment at Shriners Children’s Spokane.

Abby’s Care Journey: Answers, Solutions and Smiles

Abby was referred to Shriners Children’s by a pediatrician in her hometown, who couldn’t figure out why she kept breaking her feet. They knew she needed specialized orthopedic care.