Lucy's Shriners Hospital Christmas

On Christmas morning, Santa – who bears an uncanny resemblance to medical resident Alex Wendling – is scheduled to make a special stop at the inpatient unit of Shriners Hospitals for Children — St. Louis. The jolly old elf has found the temporary home of a 12-year-old girl from Guatemala named Lucy....

Jennifer's Story

Jennifer was born with a rare medical condition of which there are less than 100 reported cases in literature worldwide – ahrinia, or congenital absence of the nose.

We're in This Together

Vertebral Body Tethering Leads to Patient Doing Backflips

Kiera's Successful Surgery Sends Her Leaping Back to Ballet

When Kiera turned 11, she began to experience back pain. While her pain wasn’t necessarily severe, it was adequate enough to warrant a trip to her primary care provider. Once her physician noticed not one, but two curves in Kiera’s spine, she was immediately referred to the Portland Shriners Hospita...

Dad's Words: Our Shriners Hospital Experience

There is no instruction manual for parenthood, but even if there was, I don’t think it would have a section on how to react when your child tells you they want to die.

Muscular Dystrophy and Neuromuscular Conditions

Podcast with Dr. Ken Silver, pediatric neurologist, about muscular dystrophy and neuromuscular conditions.

Former Patient Credits Shriners Hospitals for Children — Greenville for a Pain-Free Life

Nearly a decade ago, Allie’s parents discovered something was wrong when their then teen daughter wasn’t enjoying the active lifestyle she was known for.

Deep Breaths, Deeper Bond

The first time Respiratory Therapy Manager Marcela Spraul tried to get Courtney to walk, the then-12-year-old simply refused. Now 17, Courtney is planning to follow in Marcela’s footsteps.

The Gala of the Century: Celebrating 100 Years of Hope and Healing

Shriners Hospitals for Children Canada marks 100 years of pediatric orthopedic care in Montreal.