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Patient Story
Assistive Device Transforms the Dining Experience for Young Patient
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/02/Assistive-device-transforms-the-dining-experience-for-young-patientGiven a 5% chance to live, 11-year-old patient Brooklyn has spent her entire life overcoming seemingly impossible obstacles.
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Patient Story
Lismar's Story
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/02/Lismars-storycomprehensive care for cleft lip and palate patients at the Cleft and Cranial Facial Center at Shriners Hospitals for Children — Boston
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Patient Story
Abie's Story
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/02/Abies-storyWhen Abraham, lovingly called “Abie” or “Abe” by his family, was born with a soft cleft palate, his parents were completely taken off-guard and had no idea where to turn.
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News
Patient of Courage: Marius Woodward
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/12/Patient-of-courage-Marius-WoodwardShriners for Children Medical Center Patient Ambassador Marius Woodward was selected by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons as one of five for the Patients of Courage: Triumph Over Adversity program.
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Rewriting Their Stories
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/11/Rewriting-their-stories“Mama Amy” is Amy Nicholas, an Arnold, Missouri, resident who, along with her husband, Greg, has served as host parent to five children from across the world over the past three years. She is one of three host mothers currently shepherding international children through surgeries and follow-up physi...
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News
2020 DAISY Award Presented to Nan Wecker
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/10/2020-DAISY-Award-presented-to-Nan-WeckerCongratulation to Nan Wecker, RN, who was recently recognized as the Portland Shriners Hospital’s DAISY Award Winner for 2020!
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Meet Our Care Managers!
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/10/Meet-our-care-managersNational Case Management Week 2020 is October 11 – 17 and we are celebrating our dedicated and compassionate care managers.
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Patient Story
Bowel Management Program Helps Patient Gain Independence
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/08/Bowel-management-program-helps-patient-gain-independenceWhen Jordyn was a brand new baby, Yoni knew right away that she wasn’t feeding properly. Jordyn was Yoni’s third baby, so she knew how to manage the sleepless days with a newborn and teaching a newborn to drink milk. But Jordyn was unable to keep the milk down.
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News
Finding Their Voice
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/08/Finding-their-voiceOne of the hallmarks of Shriners Hospitals for Children is the staff ’s commitment to the overall well-being of our patients. For some patients with both orthopaedic and other conditions, as well as speech-related difficulties, that could mean something as significant as helping them learn to commun...
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Patient Story
Patient Springs Back After Spine Surgery
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/07/Patient-springs-back-after-spine-surgeryAs an active gymnast, Madeline underwent a routine physical at practice one day and the examiner discovered a noticeable curve in her spine and an unevenness in her shoulders and hips. After learning of the curve, her family went to the Portland Shriners Hospital for scoliosis treatment.