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Service
Psychiatry and Psychological Services
Our psychologists at Shriners Children's specialize in evaluating and providing support to children and their families who are adjusting to a new diagnosis or having difficulty in their everyday lives due to trauma.
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Patient Story
Colton: Patient Ambassador
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/12/Colton-Patient-AmbassadorColton, from West Springfield, Massachusetts, became a patient at the Springfield Shriners Hospital in 2012 when he was 3 years old. He was born with a condition known as spina bifida, specifically L2-L3 myelodysplasia, a birth defect that occurs when the spine and spinal cord do not form properly.
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Podcast
Nutrition Advice for Healing and Health
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2022/01/Nutrition-Advice-for-Healing-and-HealthClinical dietitian on proper nutrition to help children prepare for surgery, heal and be healthy.
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Podcast
Weve Got Your Back
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2019/04/Weve-Got-Your-BackPodcast with Dr. Michelle Welborn about the most common spinal deformities and scoliosis, the treatment options available, and the importance of early detection.
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Condition
Spinal Instability
Spinal instability means there is abnormal motion between the bones of the spine, this could be from a disorder/syndrome or trauma that can cause pressure on the spinal cord.
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Outpatient Clinic
Shriners Children's Medford Clinic
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Locations/Portland/Clinics/Medford-ClinicShriners Children's Medford Clinic is an extension of Shriners Children's Portland, conveniently located for families in southern Oregon.
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News
Changing the Trajectory of Young Athletes' Lives Through Research, Technology and Treatment
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/02/Changing-the-Trajectory-of-Young-AthletesMotion analysis engineer Patrick Fischer, Ph.D., is excited to be leading a multi-disciplinary team whose goal is to prevent re-injury and promote healing in young athletes.
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Podcast
Infantile Scoliosis Mehta Cotrel Casting
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2023/Infantile-Scoliosis-Mehta-Cotrel-CastingPodcast with Purnendu Gupta, M.D., on our extensive spine care and serial casting for infantile scoliosis.
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Podcast
Unbreakable Mindset for Former Patient, Paralympics Alternate
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2024/08/Unbreakable-Mindset-Former-PatientListen to a podcast with Peter about spinal cord injury care and his journey to Paralympics Team USA alternate.
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Condition
Hemiatrophy
Children born with hemiatrophy have unequal leg lengths due to the absence of one side of the leg. A limb lengthening procedure is the most common treatment for this type of limb difference.
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