Boy With Cerebral Palsy Finds Perfect Harmony With Care Team

Every individual of a health care team plays a part in a larger masterpiece, including the patient and their family. James and his journey at Shriners Hospitals for Children is a wonderful example of this advantageous alignment.

Meet Albie

For Amanda, life took an unexpected turn when her 18-week prenatal ultrasound revealed that her baby had a unilateral cleft lip, a birth defect in which a baby's lip does not form properly. The news was a shock, and fear of the unknown filled her mind.

We're in This Together

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.

Makeup Clinic

At Shriners Children’s our make-up clinic specialists teach your child how to conceal scars and use make-up to soften their appearance. This helps build self-confidence during the healing process.

Neurology Services

Physicians at Shriners Children's can provide early diagnosis, intervention and treatment for neurological disorders as well as ongoing care for a neurological component of a child's condition.

Adaptive Summer Fun Ideas from Shriners Children's

Our recreational therapy department at Shriners Children’s Chicago is offering a variety of adaptive summer sports for patients who live in the region.

Shriners Children's Boston Clinicians Present at the American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association Conference

At the 2024 American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association (ACPA) conference, ietitian Jenny Shiel, MS, RD, LDN, and nurse care manager Sandy Barrett, BSN, RN, CCM, presented strategies they utilize to meet the needs of special patient populations.

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.

Child Life Services Helping Kids Cope

Podcast about what a Child Life Specialist does and common techniques used to help children cope.