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Patient Story
The Tools of the Trade
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/09/The-tools-of-the-tradeA tear slid down Ashleigh Bentz’s cheek as she opened the toolbox. A shoe horn. A pipe cutter. Clamps. The tools that helped make Marvin Hohbein the master prosthetist that he was for decades at Shriners Hospitals for Children — St. Louis now were held tenderly in the hands of a former patient who h...
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Patient Story
From Donor to Dad
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/09/From-donor-to-dadThe recreational therapy/child life staff plays a vital role in helping make the hospital seem less scary to patients by promoting positive coping skills. They use what’s called “medical play” before surgery, complete with a special doll and real medical equipment, to help reduce fears of what is to...
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Patient Story
Patient Springs Back After Spine Surgery
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/07/Patient-springs-back-after-spine-surgeryAs an active gymnast, Madeline underwent a routine physical at practice one day and the examiner discovered a noticeable curve in her spine and an unevenness in her shoulders and hips. After learning of the curve, her family went to the Portland Shriners Hospital for scoliosis treatment.
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Patient Story
Colton: Patient Ambassador
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/12/Colton-Patient-AmbassadorColton, from West Springfield, Massachusetts, became a patient at the Springfield Shriners Hospital in 2012 when he was 3 years old. He was born with a condition known as spina bifida, specifically L2-L3 myelodysplasia, a birth defect that occurs when the spine and spinal cord do not form properly.
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Podcast
Sports Medicine for Children
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2021/05/Sports-Medicine-for-ChildrenDr. Davidson discusses sports injuries and treatments in children.
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Podcast
Recreational Therapy and Child Life
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2021/06/Recreational-Therapy-and-Child-LifePodcast to help you prepare your child for hospital visits, plus info on adaptive sports and art therapy.
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Podcast
Bone Density in Children
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2023/05/Bone-Density-in-ChildrenLindsey Nicol, M.D., discusses the importance of bone development in children.
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Provider
Sarah E. Hendrickson, MD
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Our-Care-Providers/H/Sarah-E-Hendrickson-MD-52277Sarah E. Hendrickson, MD specializes in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Pediatrics.
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Provider
Soman Sen, MD
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Our-Care-Providers/S/Soman-Sen-MD-54727Soman Sen, MD specializes in General Surgery, Surgery Critical Care.
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Podcast
Plastic Surgery in Children Cleft Lip and Palate
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2021/07/Plastic-Surgery-in-Children-Cleft-Lip-and-PalatePodcast with Dr. Corcoran on plastic surgery in children, cleft lip & palate, and what to expect during treatment.
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