Photography and Medical Research Lead to Advances in Cerebral Palsy Care

Motion analysis is a technology used by Shriners Children's to treat cerebral palsy and other orthopedic conditions.

Trifecta of 'Nobel Prize' Awards

Farshid Guilak, Ph.D., has won what industry insiders call the Nobel Prize for orthopaedics – for the third time. The director of the Research Center at Shriners Hospitals for Children — St. Louis earned this year’s Kappa Delta award from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons as he celebrates...

Stopping Pain From the Inside

What if, instead of addressing post-surgery pain with a pill or IV drip, a patient’s own cells could be triggered to prevent it? This is one of the goals of a new field of medicine created by investigators with the Research center at the Shriners Hospitals for Children — St. Louis.

'Baby Bug' Mobility Invention Allows Child to Move Around

The latest invention from the Shriners Hospitals for Children — Salt Lake City wheelchair, seating and mobility depart­ment is more than just a way for our youngest patients to learn to get around. It’s also a groundbreaking tool that encour­ages their overall development.

Motivated by the Mission, Long-time Staff Member Reflects on Years of Service

In 1982, at age 18, Lynne’ Weyand started working at Shriners Children’s Erie as a childcare technician and nursing assistant. She quickly realized her passion for the mission and working with children.

Former Patient Wants Others to Know They're Not Alone

Jennifer's Story

Jennifer was born with a rare medical condition of which there are less than 100 reported cases in literature worldwide – ahrinia, or congenital absence of the nose.

Talented Patient Credits Nurses for Life-Transforming Care – and Her New Career Goal

GianLuca's Story

When he was 18 months old, GianLuca was spending time with his grandfather, who had just made a cup of tea. GianLuca saw the tea, thought it was water, and reached for it. The hot liquid spilled all over his head, face and shoulders.

Inpatient Bowel Management

Patients with severe constipation or who have not achieved success in outpatient bowel management can benefit from out intensive inpatient program tailored to the unique needs of each patient and family.