JoAnne Kanas Elected President of the AAOP

Corporate director of orthotics and prosthetics, JoAnne Kanas, has been elected to lead American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists.

The Servant Leader: Patient Care Services Director Guides by Example

POPS Staffer Loves Blending Art, Science to Help Patients

In his role, Robert evaluates patients for orthotic devices, which are used for individuals who have their limb but need support, and prosthetic devices, which are for those who are missing a limb and need the device to carry out activities of daily living.

Social Work Month Puts Focus on How Profession Helps Patients and Families Overcome Hurdles

Celebrate this year’s Social Work Month highlighting how social workers have empowered people and communities to overcome hurdles to live life to the fullest.

A Day in the Life: Shriners Children's Child Life Specialists

Child life specialists teach distraction and coping techniques, but, perhaps more importantly, they are certified and trained to evaluate a patient's developmental and psychosocial needs.

Celebrating Physical Therapy Month

Chicago Shriners Hospitals' compassionate family-centered physical therapy services help children be stronger, capable and independent. We wanted to hear from therapists in their own words on how PT helps Kids.

Shriners Children’s Returns to Puerto Rico to Host an Outreach Clinic

Shriners Children's is set to return to Puerto Rico this fall for an outreach clinic.

Cleft Palate

A 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.

Limb Length Discrepancy

Shriners Children's limb length discrepancy specialists provide high-quality care designed to assist children who have a difference in the length of their arms or legs become as independent as possible.

Second-Degree Burn Care

Shriners Children's treats second-degree burns, or partial thickness burns, which destroy the top and middle layers of the skin.