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Patient Story
From Vietnam to Boston – the Road to Life-Changing Burn Care
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Patient Story
Sisters Overcome Physical Differences and Shine on the Track Field
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/08/Sisters-overcome-physical-differences-and-shine-on-the-track-fieldBayley, Bella and Beka are three dynamic sisters who stand out on the track field and don’t let their physical differences slow them down.
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News
A Weekday Convenience
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/08/A-weekday-convenienceAstrid was playing on her bike when she fell off and injured her hand. Her father immediately took her to an emergency room where X-rays were taken, and they were told that it was just a hairline fracture. The staff then proceeded to set her hand and sent the family home, explaining that they should...
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News
Spotlight on Susan Brogna
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/08/Spotlight-on-Susan-BrognaSusan Brogna has been the medical photographer for Shriners Hospitals for Children — Boston for 24 years. Born with a cleft lip and palate, Sue was often photographed at hospitals when growing up.
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Patient Story
With Great Bracing Comes Great Responsibility
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/08/With-great-bracing-comes-great-responsibilityLiam and Sarah, who is a professional photographer, have learned to embrace Liam’s scoliosis treatment by using his braces to create fantastical photos of Liam depicted as his favorite superheroes.
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News
Spotlight on Mary Donovan, NP
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/07/Spotlight-on-Mary-Donovan-NPMary Donovan is a nurse practitioner in the outpatient clinic. Mary has worked at Shriners Hospitals for Children — Boston for 40 years, during which time she has held many roles. The focus on pediatric, family-centered and critical care is what drew Mary to the hospital.
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News
COVID-19 Makes Hand-Washing Cool Again
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/04/COVID-19-makes-hand-washing-cool-againAn important refresher course on everyone’s favorite topic – hand hygiene!
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Podcast
Weve Got the Upper Hand
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2019/07/Weve-Got-the-Upper-HandPodcast with Dr. Krister Freese about conditions that affect a child's upper extremity and the different services provided at Shriners Children's Portland.
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News
Treating Syndactyly and Polydactyly
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/04/Syndactyly-and-polydactylyLearn about treatment for syndactyly and polydactyly at Shriners Hospitals for Children.
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Condition
Missing Thumb / Missing Fingers
Missing thumb / fingers is the most common hand disorder treated at Shriners Children’s. Typically only one hand is affected. Other symptoms may include webbed fingers or a short hand or forearm.