Patient Story

'Governor Gav' Shares His Shriners Children's Journey Across Midwest

Sep 20, 2023 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/09/Gavin-Shares-His-Journey

When he was just 6 months old, Gavin became critically ill with meningococcal meningitis, a bacterial infection that in severe cases, causes a rash and lesions that can lead to amputations.

Patient Story

Eating, Sleeping, and Breathing Soccer

Mar 07, 2023 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/03/Kianas-Story

She had speed, physical strength, and above all the spark in her heart and fire in her eyes.

Patient Story

Jacob Discovers the Key to Embracing His Full Potential at Shriners Children’s

Apr 22, 2022 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/04/Jacob

Jacob’s time at Shriners Children’s shaped him into an individual capable of overcoming any challenge.

Patient Story

Sisters With Scoliosis Encourage Screenings

Jul 01, 2022 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/06/Halie-and-Samantha

Scoliosis runs in Halie and Samantha's family, but thanks to early detection and intervention, the sisters are able to live full, active lives.

Patient Story

Honorary Captain Has Eyes Set on Future

Jun 29, 2022 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/06/Eyes-Set-on-Future

Malorie, a Shriners Children's St. Louis patient, heads to Pittsburg State University several months early for role as 'honorary captain' of the Kansas Shrine Bowl.

Patient Story

Jaxson's Story

Oct 17, 2022 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/10/Jaxsons-Story

A year after his burn injury, Jaxson and his family are gearing up for the Boston Haunted Walk.

Patient Story

Manuel's Mother Helps Him Achieve His Dream

Mar 10, 2023 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/03/Manuels-Story

Manuel enjoys playing sports thanks to Shriners Children's Southern California.

Patient Story

Carter: Shriners Children's Patient Turned Professional Athlete

Jun 18, 2024 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/06/Patient-Turned-Professional-Athlete

Thanks to the pediatric orthopedic care received at Shriners Children's St. Louis, Carter has become a professional athlete.

News

Shriners Hospital Mexico treats scars from burn sequelae

Feb 11, 2021 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2021/02/Trata-el-Hospital-Shriners-Mxico-cicatrices-por-secuelas-de-quemaduras

Shriners Hospital began using this treatment in September 2018, and has performed over 250 procedures to treat patients with multiple scars, using fractional CO₂ laser therapy

News

Hospital Board Member Pays it Back by Paying it Forward

Jan 28, 2021 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2021/01/Hospital-board-member-pays-it-back-by-paying-it-forward

Board member Jim Atkins shares his story about becoming a Shriner and joining the board at thr Philadelphia Shriners Hospital.