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Patient Story
Allie Found Her Life’s Mission at Shriners Children’s Shreveport
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/06/Allie-Life-MissionFollowing spinal fusion surgery at Shriners Children's Shreveport, Allie found herself inspired to pursue a medical career to positively impact the lives of children.
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Patient Story
Eighteen-Year-Old Shriners Children’s Patient Aiming for Future Paralympic Games
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Paralympic-Stories/2024/Keira-ParalympicsKeira has won 17 gold medals in archery and has her eyes on the 2028 Paralympic Games.
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Patient Story
Making a Difference Runs in Juan Uriel's Family
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/06/Juan-Uriel-Makes-a-DifferenceAfter seeing the need for pediatric burn care and education in Mexico, Juan Uriel and his mom, Patricia, were inspired to start a nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting children with burns.
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Patient Story
For Gabriel, the Word “Disability” Doesn’t Float
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/06/Gabriel-Texas-OIGabriel decided long ago that osteogenesis imperfecta would not stop him from pursuing his hobbies and interests.
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Patient Story
You’re Sticking Out for a Reason
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/05/Colton-Head-in-the-GameColton refuses to let his leg difference limit his athletic potential. With the help of his team at Shriners Children's St. Louis, he has the confidence and the prosthetics he needs to be competitive.
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News
Shriners Children's Hosts 2024 Spina Bifida Clinical Care Meeting at Northern California Hospital
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/06/Spina-Bifida-Conference-2024Shriners Children’s welcomed healthcare professionals and clinicians from all over the United States and Canada during the Spina Bifida Association’s annual Spina Bifida Clinical Care Meeting held in Sacramento.
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News
Shriners Children’s Southern California Encourages Awareness During National Scoliosis Awareness Month
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/06/National-Scoliosis-Awareness-MonthJune is National Scoliosis Awareness Month, and the medical staff at Shriners Children’s are reminding parents about the importance of scoliosis screenings in children and adolescents.
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Patient Story
Sadie Has Confidence, Her Own Sense of Style, and a Desire to Help Others
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/06/Sadie-ArthrogryposisSadie has always appreciated the fact that her doctors included her in the decisions concerning her treatment. It is a unique aspect that Sadie believes is what makes Shriners Children’s so special.
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Patient Story
Shriners Children's Helps Jennessa's Real-life Cinderella Prom
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/05/Jennessa-Prom-MiracleJennessa will always remember being voted prom queen, but she’ll also carry happy memories of getting to wear sneakers to prom, something she almost couldn’t do because of a childhood orthopedic condition.
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Patient Story
Gabrielle's Story: A Worlds-Level Cheerleader Shares Her Scoliosis Journey
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/05/Gabrielle-Worlds-Level-CheerleaderGabrielle was diagnosed with scoliosis as a child. Read her story as she shares how the care she received at Shriners Children's Philadelphia has helped her continue doing what she loves.