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Patient Story
Frankie's story
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/08/Frankies-storyA boy from Nigeria travels to the Cincinnati Shriners Hospital for cleft palate surgery, and finds benefit in getting stranded in the U.S. during COVID-19. The delay allows him time to also receive speech therapy.
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Patient Story
Ella's story
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/08/Ellas-storyWhen she was 5, Ella suffered a burn injury. She spent about four weeks at the Boston Shriners Hospital, returning every six months for follow-up surgeries and now receives treatment once a year.
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Patient Story
Meet Brian
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/09/Meet-BrianIn the early hours of May 17, 2017, a fire broke out at a Michigan motel, the result of an explosion. Brian, his mother and brother suffered injuries and were airlifted to a local hospital. Brian’s wounds were significant, with burns covering 85% of his body.
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Patient Story
The Fulkerson Method: Procedure Addresses Teen's Chronic Knee Pain
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/09/The-Fulkerson-method-Procedure-addresses-teens-chronic-knee-painShortly after her first visit to the Greenville Shriners Hospital, a diagnosis was clear – patellofemoral instability. Alexis’ inner growth plate in her knee was outgrowing her outer knee growth plate, causing her knee to pop out of place on occasion.
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Patient Story
Lismar's Story
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/02/Lismars-storycomprehensive care for cleft lip and palate patients at the Cleft and Cranial Facial Center at Shriners Hospitals for Children — Boston
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Patient Story
Ángel Yahir, young promise in the Paralympic Games
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/02/Angel-Yahir-joven-promesa-de-juegos-ParalmpicosÁngel is a 16-year-old patient who came to Shriners Hospital at the age of three with a diagnosis of myelomeningocele. Currently, he shares with us that he has more than 20 medals for participating in the disciplines of Track Running and Chair Basketball. Check his story below.
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Patient Story
Malachi on the Move
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/10/Malachi-on-the-moveInpatient rehabilitation at Shriners Hospitals for Children — Chicago helps patients who have simple to complex illnesses and disabilities recover from injury or loss of function. Sometimes the cause is a rare disorder, like for Malachi, who came to the hospital in late June.
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Patient Story
Thalia: Free to Be Me!
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/11/Thalia-Free-to-be-meLiving in Haiti, Thalia wore a brace to address her scoliosis curve but it wasn’t enough. By the time she was 13 years old, she had to stop taking dance class and would become exhausted just playing with her friends.
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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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Camp Achieve
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2022/02/Camp-AchieveShriners Children's patients with a limb difference spend time together at camp forging friendships, learning new skills and gaining confidence.
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