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Patient Story
Lismar's Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/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
‘Having a Cleft Has Made Me a Better Person’: Talia’s Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/07/Talia-Craniofacial-CareTalia credits her journey as a cleft patient with helping to shape the person she has become and inspiring her goals for the future.
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Service
Speech Therapy
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Speech-TherapyThe speech therapy services available to patients at Shriners Children’s benefit children from birth through adolescence who have difficulties with communication and swallowing.
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Specialty
Orthopedics
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/OrthopedicsShriners Children’s provides the full spectrum of pediatric orthopedic care. It's everything from fracture care and casting for broken bones, to surgery and rehabilitation.
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News
Shriners Children's Boston Clinicians Present at the American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association Conference
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/07/ACPA-ConferenceAt the 2024 American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association (ACPA) conference, ietitian Jenny Shiel, MS, RD, LDN, and nurse care manager Sandy Barrett, BSN, RN, CCM, presented strategies they utilize to meet the needs of special patient populations.
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Condition
Cleft Palate
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Cleft-PalateA cleft palate occurs when tissues that form the roof of the mouth don’t join together before birth. Shriners Children’s team care repairs and restores each child physically and psychologically.
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Outreach Clinic
Shriners Children's Tijuana Clinic
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/Mexico/Clinics/Tijuana-ClinicThe Shriners Children's Tijuana Clinic is convenient for those who live in Baja California, Mexico.
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Condition
Cleft Foot
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Cleft-FootCharacterized by missing toes, a "v-shaped" foot or other visible difference, Shriners Children's orthopedic specialists provide knowledgeable treatment for cleft foot.
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Patient Story
Ella’s Story: A Journey of Strength, Love and Empowerment
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/07/Ella-Cleft-Lip-and-Palate-CareWhen Ania learned her baby would be born with a cleft lip and palate, fear overwhelmed her until love, resilience and the right support transformed their story into one of strength and hope.
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Patient Story
Shriners Children's Boston Patient Family Embraces Volunteerism
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/07/Sarah-and-BeauBeau's family wanted to do more to support other parents just learning that their child would be born with a cleft lip or palate.
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