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Patient Story
Chasing a Dream
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/09/Chasing-a-DreamWhile walking comes naturally to most children, it was a challenge for Romina, who was diagnosed with cerebral palsy (CP) after she was born prematurely at 7 months.
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Patient Story
Perfectly Made: Micah's Journey on His Own Terms
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/11/micah-prosthetics-careAfter losing both legs as a baby, Micah found specialized prosthetic care and strong support at Shriners Children’s. Now 8, he’s active, confident and thriving.
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Patient Programs
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/Chicago/Patients-and-Families/Patient-ProgramsLearn about the exciting, enriching patient programs at Shriners Children's Chicago
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Video
Back in the Game
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2021/03/Back-in-the-GameTake a peek at patient Parker playing the sport he loves.
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Condition
Contact Burns
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Contact-BurnsAt Shriners Children’s our team can care for your child's contact burn using the most innovative treatments available.
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Condition
Spinal Muscular Atrophy
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Spinal-Muscular-AtrophySpinal muscular atrophy attacks nerve cells, called motor neurons, in the spinal cord. At Shriners Children's, we offer treatments including physical therapy, respiratory treatment and surgery.
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Condition
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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Patient Story
Laykin Strong
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/11/Laykins-Spinal-Cord-Injury-JourneyLaykin began coming to Shriners Children's Philadelphia this past spring for outpatient therapy. Read her story and learn more about the specialized care she receives.
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Patient Story
Four Surgeries, Twelve Braces and Two Full Sticker Books – Michelle's Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/02/Michelles-Orthopedic-Surgery-StoryWhen she was 2 years old, Michelle was playing in the grass one sunny day when she broke her leg.
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Patient Story
Finding Freedom in Halo Traction
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/05/KennedyChicago girl seeks scoliosis and kyphosis care in St. Louis, undergoes halo traction and spine surgery.
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