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Patient Story
A Story of Hope: Meet Emiliano
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/03/Emiliano-Orthopedic-CareMeet Emiliano, a teen with Gorham-Stout disease who traveled from Guatemala to Philadelphia for care.
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Condition
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Juvenile-Idiopathic-ArthritisJuvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is a disease of the immune system in children that causes long-lasting joint swelling or stiffness. Early diagnosis and aggressive treatment of JIA at Shriners Children's is key.
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Condition
Rickets
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/RicketsRickets is a softening and weakening of bones in children, often caused by a vitamin D deficiency, but rickets can also have genetic causes. Shriners Children's doctors are experienced in diagnosing and treating rickets in its various forms.
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Patient Story
Patient Takes First Steps at Shriners Children’s Spokane
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/02/JaslynnShriners Children's Spokane staff helps patient with congenital disease learn to walk.
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Patient Story
Comprehensive Care Far From Home
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/04/Alejandro-Blounts-Disease-CareFourteen-year-old Alejandro is receiving world-class care for his leg and hip more than 2,660 miles from home.
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Patient Story
A Ballerina in Our Midst: Evie's Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/12/Evies-Osteogenesis-Imperfecta-StoryEvie is receiving care for osteogenesis imperfecta, also known as brittle bone disease, at Shriners Children's Hawai`i.
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Provider
Marie-Pier Malenfant Rancourt, MD, FRCPC
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Our-Care-Providers/M/Marie-Pier-Malenfant-Rancourt-MD-FRCPCMarie-Pier Malenfant Rancourt, MD, FRCPC specializes in Anesthesiology.
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News
COVID-19 (Coronavirus): What to expect at the Shriners Hospital in Mexico City.
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/03/COVID-19-coronavirus-qu-esperar-en-el-Hospital-Shriners-de-la-Ciudad-de-MxicoAt the Shriners Hospitals for Children, the health and safety of our patients, families, volunteers, and staff is our top priority. With the quickly evolving situation regarding the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), we have been closely monitoring updates and alerts from local health departments and t...
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News
Dr. Francis H. Glorieux: A Life Dedicated to Science, Care and Compassion
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2025/06/In-Memorium-Dr-GlorieuxShriners Hospitals for Children Canada mourns the loss of Dr. Francis Glorieux, a world-renowned scientist and compassionate leader who passed away peacefully at age 85.
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Provider
Marie-Lucie Lessard, MD, FRCSC, FACS
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Our-Care-Providers/L/Marie-Lucie-Lessard-MD-FRCSC-FACSMarie-Lucie Lessard, MD, FRCSC, FACS specializes in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
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