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Patient Story
Soft-Spoken Strength: Michelle’s Journey of Healing Through Creativity and Humor
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/12/Michelle-third-degree-burn-careMichelle is a burn survivor whose confidence has blossomed thanks to the care she received at Shriners Children’s Boston.
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Patient Story
Theresa Encourages Kitchen Safety
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/04/Theresa-Encourages-Kitchen-SafetyTheresa's love for cooking turned into a nightmare when scalding oil splashed onto her hand while cooking fried chicken, causing her to drop the pan and inflicting severe third- and fourth-degree burns.
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Patient Story
Shriners Children's Texas Inspires Jesus To Go the Extra Mile
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/04/Jesus-StoryJesus has overcome a number of obstacles along the way, discovering that achievement is possible with optimism and determination.
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Patient Story
Specialty Craniofacial Care at Shriners Children's Boston
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/05/Specialty-Craniofacial-CareAvani benefits from the wraparound craniofacial care provided at Shriners Children's Boston.
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Patient Story
Right on Track: Shriners Children’s Boston Helps Davis Get Back Up and Running After Burn Injury
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/09/Davis-Burn-CareWith the help of personalized, patient-centered care, Davis made a surprising return to cross country competition while keeping his future goals on track.
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Patient Story
Liam: The Athlete
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/02/Liam-Spina-Bifida-CareLiam's family refuses to limit him – and his Shriners Children's St. Louis team cheers them on along the way.
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Patient Story
Matias Finds His Inspiration in Shriners Children’s Mission
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/05/Matias-Finds-His-InspirationMatias' determination is helping him to accomplish his goals for recovery, and he credits both the Shriners, and Shriners Children’s mission, as an inspiration for his steadfast resolve.
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Provider
Nicole A. Friel, MD, MS
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Our-Care-Providers/F/Nicole-A-Friel-MD-MS-11861Nicole A. Friel, MD, MS specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery, Sports Medicine.
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Patient Story
Mahir's ACL Injury
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/02/Mahirs-ACL-InjuryMahir panicked when he tore his ACL. At Shriners Children's Philadelphia, he received the BEAR Implant surgery, and after a few months of physical therapy, he is making great progress.
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Patient Story
Providing Life-Changing Care for Children With Limb Differences: Meet Rosie
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/06/Rosie-Limb-Loss-AwarenessThe Shriners Children’s Salt Lake City Pediatric Orthotic and Prosthetic Services department works with patients like Rosie to create one-of-a-kind prosthetics.
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