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News
Spotlight on the Shriners Children’s Boston Cleft Lip and Palate Clinic
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2025/07/Cleft-Lip-and-Palate-ClinicThe cleft and craniofacial center gives patients and families access to medical staff during a single visit.
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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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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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Condition
Cleft Lip
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Cleft-LipWhen a baby is born with a cleft lip, Shriners Children's team approach provides leading cleft lip surgery and addresses the entire range of concerns for parents related to cleft lip and alveolar cleft.
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Patient Story
Celebrating Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness Month: Remi’s Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/07/Remi-Cleft-Lip-and-Palate-CareA compassionate, team-based approach helped Remi's family thrive.
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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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Patient Story
Shriners Children’s Boston Is the Right Place for Cleft Lip and Palate Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/10/Flynns-Cleft-Lip-and-Palate-JourneyFlynn is receiving care at Shriners Children's Boston for a cleft lip and palate.
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Podcast
Plastic Surgery for Birthmarks Scars and Facial Differences
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2021/05/Plastic-Surgery-for-Birthmarks-Scars-and-Facial-DifferencesDr. Lee Alkureishi discusses orthognathic jaw surgery and plastic surgery for birthmarks and scars to help children live full lives.
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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
"Personalized and Empathetic" Craniofacial Care at Shriners Children's Boston
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/04/Amelias-StoryShriners Children's Boston was "the right fit" for Amelia's family when they sought craniofacial care.
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