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Patient Story
Courage Comes in Small Packages
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/05/Rhyatt-Cleft-Lip-and-Palate-CareSeven-year-old Rhyatt was born with a cleft lip and palate, a condition that has shaped much of his young life.
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Patient Story
Henry's Forever Smile
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/11/Henrys-Forever-SmileHenry receives care for his cleft lip and palate at Shriners Children's Boston.
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Patient Story
Finding Hope and Relief
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/04/Finding-Hope-and-ReliefLila's family shares her journey with joint hypermobility syndrome and the care she received at Shriners Children's Erie.
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Patient Story
Jack's Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/09/Jacks-StoryParents facing son’s cleft diagnosis receive assurance and expertise at Shriners Children’s Boston
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Patient Story
Lucas Can Do It All
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/03/Lucas-Can-Do-It-AllA Chicago area teen does not let cerebral palsy slow down his participation in sports and life, thanks to the care of Lucas’s team of specialists at Shriners Children’s.
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Provider
Allison J. DiPlacido, DNP
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Our-Care-Providers/D/Allison-J-DiPlacido-DNP-76596Allison J. DiPlacido, DNP specializes in Nurse Practitioner.
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Patient Story
Michael Breathes Easier After Care at Shriners Children's Lexington
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/11/Michael-Breathes-EasierHalo traction and spinal fusion surgery helped stabilize Michael's spine.
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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
Elvin’s Comeback Story: Finding Strength Through Rehabilitation and Determination
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/09/Elvin-Spinal-CareAt Shriners Children’s, therapy, friendship and art helped Elvin find a new path after a spinal cord injury.
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News
2020 DAISY Award Presented to Nan Wecker
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/10/2020-DAISY-Award-presented-to-Nan-WeckerCongratulation to Nan Wecker, RN, who was recently recognized as the Portland Shriners Hospital’s DAISY Award Winner for 2020!
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