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Patient Story
Meet Dianelys: From Puerto Rico to Boston for Critical Burn Care and Rehabilitation
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/04/Meet-DianelysAfter being burned over 80% of her body in a catastrophic house fire, Dianelys received lifesaving care at Shriners Children's Boston. She is back to being a kid at home in Puerto Rico.
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Patient Story
Shriners Children’s Gives Burn Survivor a Positive Outlook on Life
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/10/Burn-Survivor-TommyFor six weeks, Tommy was in a medically induced coma and woke up at Shriners Children’s Northern California’s ICU. His hands and legs were badly burned, needing over surgeries to save them.
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Second-Degree Burn Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Second-Degree-BurnsShriners Children's treats second-degree burns, or partial thickness burns, which destroy the top and middle layers of the skin.
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Patient Story
Karolina Makes a Full Recovery After a Severe Burn Injury at the Beach
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/04/KarolinaShriners Children's provided Karolina the burn care she needed to get back to being a kid again.
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Patient Story
Samyuktha's Healing Journey After Burn Injury
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/08/Samyukthas-StorySamyuktha receives specialized burn care at Shriners Children's Boston.
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Patient Story
Carrie's Inspiring Story of Healing
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/10/Carries-inspiring-story-of-healingJust three days before her 17th birthday, Carrie was in a horrific car accident less than five miles from her home. She sustained second, third and fourth degree burns over 70% of her body and suffered a serious brain injury. Carrie was airlifted to Massachusetts General Hospital, then transferred t...
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News
Tips to Keeping Your Family Burn Free this Summer
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/07/Keep-Family-Burn-FreeHave a safe summer with your family and stay burn free.
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School and Community Reintegration for Pediatric Burn Patients
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/10/School-and-Community-Reintegration-for-Pediatric-Burn-PatientsShriners Children’s Boston has several programs designed to help our patients reintegrate at school and in their communities following a long hospital stay due to burn injury.
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The After Burns Club Helps Create a Safe and Fun Space for Patients
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/03/After-Burns-ClubA special program helps pediatric burn patients find support and encouragement.
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Shriners Children’s Encourages Families to Keep Holiday Traditions Safe and Burn-Free
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2025/11/Keep-Holiday-Traditions-Safe-and-Burn-FreeWith more time spent cooking and celebrating, clinicians remind parents that simple precautions and close supervision can prevent severe burn injuries this holiday season.
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