-
Patient Story
Northern California Teen Shares Cerebral Palsy and Scoliosis Care Journey
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/12/Tessas-care-journeyTessa was referred to Shriners Children's Northern California by her pediatrician because she was showing cerebral palsy symptoms.
-
Patient Story
Shriners Children’s Northern California Heals Dan in Many Ways
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/04/Dan-Healing-StoryOne day, everything changed for Dan when he caught himself on fire after putting gas on a bonfire that wasn't starting.
-
Patient Story
Bracing Against the Curve: Anakalia’s Story of Strength and Support from Shriners Children’s
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/04/Bracing-Against-the-CurveAnakalia was born with osteogenesis imperfecta. Unlike many families, her parents were fully prepared to care for a child with this disorder, since her dad, Mike, was born with the same condition.
-
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.
-
Patient Story
Shriners Children's Boston Patient Family Embraces Volunteerism
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/07/Sarah-and-BeauBeau's family wanted to do more to support other parents just learning that their child would be born with a cleft lip or palate.
-
Treatment
Occupational Therapy
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/Occupational-TherapyOccupational therapists at Shriners Children's help kids be as independent as possible, focusing on what is important to them and what they love to do in their daily lives.
-
Treatment
Vesicostomy
Shriners Children’s medical teams have expertise in helping patients with urinary system issues. A vesicostomy is a temporary procedure that is done when there is a problem emptying the bladder.
-
Treatment
Scoliosis Specific Exercises
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/Scoliosis-Specific-ExercisesScoliosis specific exercises offered by physical therapists at Shriners Children’s, aim to correct and slow the progression of a spinal curve, reduce pain and improve posture, breathing and quality of life.
-
Treatment
Vaginoplasty
Shriners Children’s surgeons perform this surgical procedure for repair, reconstruction and construction of the vagina.
-
Treatment
Anoplasty
Shriners Children's pediatric surgeons perform this surgery to correct anorectal malformations that cause painful bowel movements. It involves the reconstruction of the anus to stretch or enlarge the opening where stool drains.
Patient Information
Providers & Research
I Want to Find
