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Patient Story
Deep Breaths, Deeper Bond
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/10/Deep-breaths-deeper-bondThe first time Respiratory Therapy Manager Marcela Spraul tried to get Courtney to walk, the then-12-year-old simply refused. Now 17, Courtney is planning to follow in Marcela’s footsteps.
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News
The Building Blocks to Stronger Bones
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/10/The-building-blocks-to-stronger-bonesGrowing bones require more than just a glass of milk to remain up to the task of supporting kids as they run, jump and play. While childhood is the ideal time to build up that bone bank, adults also can adjust their lifestyles for better bone health. Here are three habits the whole family can follow...
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Patient Story
What Will the X-ray Say?
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/10/What-will-the-X-ray-sayRebecca is understandably nervous. In less than a week, she will travel the 29 miles from her St. Peters, Missouri, home with her 13-year-old son, Joey, to Shriners Hospitals for Children — St. Louis for his yearly follow-up. Joey will leave his mom in the waiting room, and a radiology technician wi...
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Podcast
Normal Variations in the Legs of Growing Children
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2020/10/Normal-Variations-in-the-Legs-of-Growing-ChildrenParents may wonder if a child’s leg or foot is “normal." Dr. Terri Cappello offers answers in a podcast.
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News
Shriners Children's Twin Cities Joins with Blank Children's Hospital to Provide Specialty Orthopaedic Care
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/10/Shriners-Childrens-Twin-Cities-joins-with-Blank-Childrens-Hospital-to-provide-specialty-orthopaedicShriners Children’s Twin Cities joins with Blank Children’s Hospital to provide specialty orthopaedic care to children in Central Iowa
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News
Turning a Hospital Into Home
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/10/Turning-a-hospital-into-homeNatalie DeBarry was in the midst of her workday as a nurse in the inpatient unit of Shriners Hospitals for Children — St. Louis when she stopped in to see Daniel. That kind of one-on-one attention and holistic care is why the St. Louis Shriners Hospital won the 2020 Press Ganey Guardian of Excellenc...
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Patient Story
Father Credits Burn Team With Saving Daughter's Life
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/10/Father-credits-burn-team-with-saving-daughters-lifeWhen she was 3, Lucy came to Shriners Hospitals for Children — Northern California with Stevens-Johnson syndrome and her life on the line. Chief of Burns David Greenhalgh, M.D., and his team saved her life.
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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.
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Patient Story
Carrie's Inspiring Story of Healing
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/10/Carries-inspiring-story-of-healingJust three days before her 17th birthday, Carrie was in a horrific car accident less than five miles from her home. She sustained second, third and fourth degree burns over 70% of her body and suffered a serious brain injury. Carrie was airlifted to Massachusetts General Hospital, then transferred t...
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Patient Story
Chicago Police, Chicago Bears Celebrate Alex's Progress in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/10/Chicago-Police-Chicago-Bears-celebrate-Alexs-progress-in-spinal-cord-injury-rehabilitation