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.

Traumatic Wounds

Animal bites and friction burns, like road rash or treadmill burns, are examples of traumatic wounds we treat at Shriners Children's. When the skin is punctured by a bite or rubbed briskly on a rough surface, a traumatic wound can occur.

Shriners Children's Culiacan Clinic

The Shriners Children's Culiacán clinic provides specialized orthopedic pediatric care for patients in the northwest of Mexico.

Shriners Children’s Inspires Next Generation of Nurses

Olivia was inspired to become a nurse after receiving personalized burn care at Shriners Children's Boston.

From Burn Survivor to Burn Surgeon: Jason Heard, M.D., Encourages Burn Safety

Jason Heard, M.D., was nearly killed after playing with flammable liquids in the backyard with his childhood friends.

Former Patient Runs to Support Shriners Children’s Boston

A Shriners Children's Boston patient for more than 15 years, Matthew is committed to giving back to the hospital where he spent so much time as a child.

Three-Year-Old Zoey is Thriving After Care at Shriners Children’s Boston

Zoey is an active child after sustaining scald burns, and her parents are giving hope to families going through a similar situation.

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

Rickey's Story

Teen is inspired to become a doctor after life changing care at Boston Shriners Hospital.