Patient Story

Back to the Beautiful Music

Nov 10, 2020 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/11/Back-to-the-beautiful-music

Jasmine nestles her viola underneath her chin and takes a deep breath. The 11-year-old Evansville, Indiana, girl can get lost in the moment while making music. Thanks to recent surgery at Shriners Hospitals for Children — St. Louis, she now can do so without pain.

Patient Story

Hip Dysplasia Can't Stop Gwenyth's Snuggles

Jul 09, 2020 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/07/Hip-dysplasia-cant-stop-Gwenyths-snuggles

When an ultrasound revealed Lauren’s 3-month-old daughter, Gwenyth, had bilateral hip dysplasia and would need to begin 24-hour bracing treatment right away, Lauren sobbed.

Patient Story

Sibling Helps Make Brother's Spine Cast

Dec 21, 2020 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/12/Sibling-helps-make-brothers-spine-cast

Certified prosthetist Lauren Kells invited Cooper to help her make his brother's cast for a back brace. Both boys have Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease.

Patient Story

Off-duty Firefighters Jump Into Action

Aug 31, 2020 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/08/Off-duty-firefighters-jump-into-action

As Ayden was standing near his dad and the cooking station, a sudden gust of strong wind blew a pop-up shade tent into the cooking station, causing boiling water and hot food to spill onto Ayden’s legs and feet.

Patient Story

The Story of Big James

Feb 04, 2021 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/02/The-story-of-Big-James

They called him Big James, and when he was tracking down varsity quarterbacks as a high school underclassman in the state championships, he was a special sight to see – especially to those who knew The Story.

Podcast

Infection Control Super Bugs and Antibiotic Resistance

May 18, 2021 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2021/05/Infection-Control-Super-Bugs-and-Antibiotic-Resistance

Podcast about antibiotic resistance, the cause and strategies to decrease resistance to "super bugs."

Podcast

Back In the Game

Mar 04, 2019 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2019/03/Back-In-the-Game

Podcast with Dr. Jeremy Bauer to discuss common sports injuries. He shares information on fractures, treatment options available and tips to prevent them.

Podcast

Keeping Kids in Sports

Apr 30, 2024 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2024/04/Keeping-Kids-in-Sports

Jessica Martschinske, MA, ATC/L, navigates the terrain of children's sports safety.

Patient Story

Brennen is Ready for the Big Game

Feb 03, 2021 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/02/Brennen-is-ready-for-the-big-game

While most of the Tampa Bay area is focused on cheering on the Buccaneers and quarterback Tom Brady in Super Bowl LV, Shriners Kid Brennen will be cheering for Nick Allegretti and the Kansas City Chiefs come Sunday.

Patient Story

A Symbol of Freedom

Dec 16, 2020 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/12/A-symbol-of-freedom

Ever since birth, Opal has faced an uphill battle for independence. Due to complications during her delivery, Opal suffered a stroke shortly after birth.