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Patient Story
Scoliosis Treatment Restores Young Girl's Mental and Physical Health
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/01/Scoliosis-treatment-restores-young-girls-mental-and-physical-healthHaylie came to Shriners Hospitals for Children — Northern California for scoliosis care after initial treatment with a spinal doctor through a local integrated healthcare system.
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Patient Story
Stronger Bonds, Brighter Future
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/11/Stronger-bonds-brighter-futureHannah arrived in the United States on Christmas Eve last year, held in the arms of her new adoptive parents, Deanne and Matt. She stepped into a family filled with love, Christmas traditions and new siblings – three, to be exact – more than 8,000 miles from the orphanage in India she had called hom...
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Patient Story
Pediatric Colorectal Center Helps Patient Gain Independence and Confidence
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/08/Pediatric-colorectal-center-helps-patient-gain-independence-and-confidenceBowel management is a subject that most 14-year-old boys can’t have a serious conversation about. But Mathew, a 14-year-old pediatric colorectal patient at Shriners Hospitals for Children — Northern California, has the vocabulary to talk about his colorectal condition with poise and confidence.
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Patient Story
With Great Bracing Comes Great Responsibility
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/08/With-great-bracing-comes-great-responsibilityLiam and Sarah, who is a professional photographer, have learned to embrace Liam’s scoliosis treatment by using his braces to create fantastical photos of Liam depicted as his favorite superheroes.
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Patient Story
From Dislocated to Dancing
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/02/From-dislocated-to-dancingRobert had just moved to Houston in 2000 when he found out cancer was going to claim his mother’s life. Shirley had been the one who was most there for him when he started his St. Louis Shriners Hospital journey in 1969.
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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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Patient Story
From Knee Injury to Softball Scholarship
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/01/From-knee-injury-to-softball-scholarshipJessica turned to the sports medicine care and return to sports testing at Shriners Hospitals to get back on the softball field after an ACL injury.
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Patient Story
Sisters Overcome Physical Differences and Shine on the Track Field
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/08/Sisters-overcome-physical-differences-and-shine-on-the-track-fieldBayley, Bella and Beka are three dynamic sisters who stand out on the track field and don’t let their physical differences slow them down.
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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.