Washington Regional Medical Center Teams Up with Shriners Children’s

Washington Regional Medical Center announces an exciting new partnership with Shriners Children’s, bringing award-winning pediatric orthopedic care to local North Carolina families through a new telehealth clinic.

Hip Dysplasia Can't Stop Gwenyth's 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.

Talented Patient Credits Nurses for Life-Transforming Care – and Her New Career Goal

GianLuca's Story

When he was 18 months old, GianLuca was spending time with his grandfather, who had just made a cup of tea. GianLuca saw the tea, thought it was water, and reached for it. The hot liquid spilled all over his head, face and shoulders.

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.

Go ahead and live your dream

Emilio is an active patient at the Hospital with a diagnosis of bilateral clubfoot. As part of his treatment, he has undergone three surgeries, one of them including a tendon transfer.

Gabriel's Newfound Confidence

Born with a cleft lip and palate, Gabriel faced limitations from the very start of his life. He had difficulty breathing, with one nostril congested and the other completely blocked. His sense of smell was severely affected. Eating was a struggle.

Carrie's Inspiring Story of Healing

Just three days before her 17th birthday, Carrie was in a horrific car accident less than five miles from her home. She sustained second, third and fourth degree burns over 70% of her body and suffered a serious brain injury. Carrie was airlifted to Massachusetts General Hospital, then transferred t...

No Small Wonder

After undergoing his first surgery at only 7 days old, Kaleb has been a patient at Shriners Children's ever since.

Jason P. Heard, MD

Jason P. Heard, MD specializes in Burn Surgery.