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Patient Story
Shriners Children’s Boston Becomes Second Family to Leufry
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/02/Leufry-Burn-CareLeufry, a former patient at Shriners Children’s Boston, gets emotional as he recalls his years-long treatment journey at the hospital.
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Patient Story
The Sun Will Come Out Tomorrow: Nathanael's Second Act
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/01/Nathanials-Amputation-StoryNathanael never imagined that one impulsive climb would lead to months of recovery at Shriners Children’s Texas.
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Pediatric Care
History of Shriners Children's Ohio
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/Ohio/About-Us/Our-HistoryShriners Children's Ohio opened February 19, 1968.
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Patient Story
Meet Maddie
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/03/Meet-MaddieWith gratitude for the specialized care she received at Shriners Children’s Boston, Maddie founded her a nonprofit called Brave Bees, an organization that aims to spread kindness through her school and community.
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Patient Story
The Girl Who Chose Art
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/05/Anna-Burn-CareAnna was determined to go to school for an art lesson. That same day, a helicopter crashed into her kindergarten building.
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Patient Story
In Their Own Words: Shriners Children’s Patients Share Their Experiences
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/08/In-Their-Own-WordsThree patients have penned heartfelt reflections on their medical journeys and what Shriners Children’s means to them.
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Patient Story
Santvana’s Symphony of Strength
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/11/Santvana-Burn-CareShriners Children’s goal is always to help patients regain the ability to do what they want to do, and Santvana’s determination to play the violin is a perfect example of this philosophy in action.
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Skin Infections and Injuries
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Skin-infections-and-InjuriesShriners Children’s brings hope with advanced treatment after a skin infection or skin injury. Specialists with expertise in pediatric burn care and plastic surgery treat a variety of skin infections and injuries not caused by a burn.
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Friction Injuries
A friction injury resembles a burn and occurs when skin is harmed by rubbing against a hard surface, causing heat and abrasion. Our burn care teams are skilled at treating these injuries.
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Traumatic Wounds
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Traumatic-WoundsAnimal bites and friction burns, like road rash or treadmill burns, are examples of traumatic wounds we treat at Shriners Children's. When the skin is punctured by a bite or rubbed briskly on a rough surface, a traumatic wound can occur.
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