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Patient Story
Go ahead and live your dream
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/10/Sigue-adelante-vive-tu-sueoEmilio is an active patient at the Hospital with a diagnosis of bilateral clubfoot. As part of his treatment, he has undergone three surgeries, one of them including a tendon transfer.
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Podcast
How to Become a Patient at the Portland Shriners Hospital
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2020/10/How-to-Become-a-Patient-at-the-Portland-Shriners-HospitalPodcast with Aimee James explaining the process of becoming a new patient at Shriners Children's Portland.
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News
What is clubfoot?
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/10/Qu-es-el-pie-equino-varoThis time, we interviewed Dr. Gilberto Rios, who is part of the medical staff at Shriners Hospital, so he could discuss clubfoot deformity. Dr. Rios studied medicine at UNAM His specialty and subspecialty were completed at Shriners Hospital. He has dedicated his work to the treatment of orthopedic m...
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Patient Story
Chloe's Bad Break
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/10/Chloes-bad-breakChloe knew something was wrong in the first few moments after she surfaced in the middle of the Lake of the Ozarks. Seconds before, the 16-year-old Wentzville, Missouri, girl had been thrown from a tube dragged by a speed boat. She looked at her left arm, floating in the water, and willed it to move...
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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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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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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
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Patient Story
The Tools of the Trade
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/09/The-tools-of-the-tradeA tear slid down Ashleigh Bentz’s cheek as she opened the toolbox. A shoe horn. A pipe cutter. Clamps. The tools that helped make Marvin Hohbein the master prosthetist that he was for decades at Shriners Hospitals for Children — St. Louis now were held tenderly in the hands of a former patient who h...