-
Patient Story
From Donor to Dad
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/09/From-donor-to-dadThe recreational therapy/child life staff plays a vital role in helping make the hospital seem less scary to patients by promoting positive coping skills. They use what’s called “medical play” before surgery, complete with a special doll and real medical equipment, to help reduce fears of what is to...
-
Patient Story
Patient Ambassador Featured on 2020 Holiday Card
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/12/Patient-Ambassador-featured-on-2020-holiday-cardPatient ambassador, Katie, is the featured artist on our 2020 holiday card. Katie was born with spina bifida and has been a patient at Shriners Healthcare for Children — Florida since she was 3 years old.
-
Patient Story
Colton: Patient Ambassador
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/12/Colton-Patient-AmbassadorColton, from West Springfield, Massachusetts, became a patient at the Springfield Shriners Hospital in 2012 when he was 3 years old. He was born with a condition known as spina bifida, specifically L2-L3 myelodysplasia, a birth defect that occurs when the spine and spinal cord do not form properly.
-
Podcast
Limb Length Discrepancies
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2021/07/Limb-Length-DiscrepanciesDr. Jeffrey Ackman explains treatment for limb length discrepancies at Shriners Children's.
-
Podcast
Gait Analysis Research Improves Care
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2021/05/Gait-Analysis-Research-Improves-CareGerald Harris, Ph.D., PE, explains how motion analysis is improving care for cerebral palsy, and bone disorders.
-
Podcast
Cast Care for Children
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2022/05/Cast-Care-for-ChildrenPodcast with Gerald Cotton, OTC, about when children need a cast. How to care for it and how to prepare your child.
-
Podcast
Nutrition Advice for Healing and Health
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2022/01/Nutrition-Advice-for-Healing-and-HealthClinical dietitian on proper nutrition to help children prepare for surgery, heal and be healthy.
-
Podcast
Gait Analysis in Children and Osteogenesis Imperfecta
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2021/07/Gait-Analysis-in-Children-and-Osteogenesis-ImperfectaPodcast with Dr. Peter Smith on Osteogenesis Imperfecta, and how motion analysis helps orthopedic care.
-
Podcast
How to Become a Patient at the Portland Shriners Hospital
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2020/10/How-to-Become-a-Patient-at-the-Portland-Shriners-HospitalPodcast with Aimee James explaining the process of becoming a new patient at Shriners Children's Portland.
-
Patient Story
Jack Navigates Cerebral Palsy With an All-Smiles Attitude
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/10/Jack-navigates-cerebral-palsy-with-an-all-smiles-attitudeAt 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 Information
Providers & Research
I Want to Find
