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Patient Story
Off-duty Firefighters Jump Into Action
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/08/Off-duty-firefighters-jump-into-actionAs Ayden was standing near his dad and the cooking station, a sudden gust of strong wind blew a pop-up shade tent into the cooking station, causing boiling water and hot food to spill onto Ayden’s legs and feet.
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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
Mykytas Story
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/09/Mykytas-StoryMykyta faced his injury and rehabilitation head on — all with a smile on his face.
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Treatment
Reconstructive Surgery
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/Reconstructive-SurgeryShriners Children’s provides innovative, personalized care for children with reconstructive needs.
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Patient Story
Dad's Words: Our Shriners Hospital Experience
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/01/Dads-words-Our-Shriners-Hospital-experienceThere is no instruction manual for parenthood, but even if there was, I don’t think it would have a section on how to react when your child tells you they want to die.
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Patient Story
Ella's story
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/08/Ellas-storyWhen she was 5, Ella suffered a burn injury. She spent about four weeks at the Boston Shriners Hospital, returning every six months for follow-up surgeries and now receives treatment once a year.
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Patient Story
Meet Brian
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/09/Meet-BrianIn the early hours of May 17, 2017, a fire broke out at a Michigan motel, the result of an explosion. Brian, his mother and brother suffered injuries and were airlifted to a local hospital. Brian’s wounds were significant, with burns covering 85% of his body.
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Patient Story
Finding Community at Shriners Children’s Boston
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/07/Emily-Finding-CommunityEmily was just 5 when she became a Shriners Children’s Boston patient after sustaining serious burns from an accident with boiling water.
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Patient Story
From Peru to Boston for Specialized Scar Treatment
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/08/From-Peru-to-BostonChris received specialized scar treatment.
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Treatment
Halo Traction
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/Halo-TractionShriners Children's skilled physicians use halo traction as a first step in correcting severe scoliosis, kyphosis and other spine deformities. The treatment carefully pulls a child's head and spine upward, applying a slow stretch.