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Service
School & Community Re-entry Program
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/School-and-Community-Re-entry-ProgramShriners Children’s offers educational services and re-entry programs to children who are receiving inpatient care for prolonged periods of time.
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Condition
Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
Mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD) is an autoimmune condition that combines several disorders - lupus, scleroderma and polymyositis. A combination of medicines can help effectively manage symptoms of MCTD.
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Condition
Werdnig-Hoffmann Disease
Werdnig-Hoffmann disease is a severe form of spinal muscular atrophy. This rare genetic condition causes muscles to weaken, leading to minimal ability to move.
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Patient Story
Chloe's Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/02/Chloe17-year-old Chloe returns to Shriners Children's St. Louis, from her home country of St. Lucia, for her second limb lengthening surgery. Her joyful smile matches her bright future.
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Patient Story
Rare Disease Day 2023: Keira and Hannea's Journeys at Shriners Children's
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/02/Rare-Disease-DayRead the stories of Keira and Hannea, who both found their homes away from home at Shriners Children's Philadelphia while receiving care for their rare medical conditions.
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Patient Story
Bowel Management Program Helps Patient Gain Independence
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/08/Bowel-management-program-helps-patient-gain-independenceWhen Jordyn was a brand new baby, Yoni knew right away that she wasn’t feeding properly. Jordyn was Yoni’s third baby, so she knew how to manage the sleepless days with a newborn and teaching a newborn to drink milk. But Jordyn was unable to keep the milk down.
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Patient Story
Orthotic and Prosthetic Services Help Teen Girl Pursue Her Passions
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Patient Story
Mother and Son Treated for Osteogenesis Imperfecta at Shriners Hospitals for Children
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/08/Mother-and-son-treated-for-osteogenesis-imperfecta-at-Shriners-Hospitals-for-ChildrenMedical team's expertise in treating osteogenesis imperfecta (brittle bone disease) helps Hunter thrive.
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Service
Psychiatry and Psychological Services
Our psychologists at Shriners Children's specialize in evaluating and providing support to children and their families who are adjusting to a new diagnosis or having difficulty in their everyday lives due to trauma.
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Service
Intraoperative Neuromonitoring
Shriners Children's uses neuromonitoring during spinal surgery. This lets our surgeons monitor the nerves and muscles in the lower part of your child’s body during surgery. This helps the spinal surgeons avoid the risk of damage to your child’s nerves.