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Patient Story
The Tools of the Trade
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/09/The-tools-of-the-tradeA tear slid down Ashleigh Bentz’s cheek as she opened the toolbox. A shoe horn. A pipe cutter. Clamps. The tools that helped make Marvin Hohbein the master prosthetist that he was for decades at Shriners Hospitals for Children — St. Louis now were held tenderly in the hands of a former patient who h...
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News
Shriners Hospitals for Children — Philadelphia Increases Virtual Visits in Response to COVID-19 Impact
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2021/02/Shriners-Hospitals-for-Children-Philadelphia-increases-virtual-visits-in-response-to-COVID-19-impactShriners Hospitals for Children — Philadelphia is expanding virtual visits (telehealth) in response to putting the safety of our patients and their families first during this public health crisis.
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Patient Story
Deep Breaths, Deeper Bond
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/10/Deep-breaths-deeper-bondThe first time Respiratory Therapy Manager Marcela Spraul tried to get Courtney to walk, the then-12-year-old simply refused. Now 17, Courtney is planning to follow in Marcela’s footsteps.
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Patient Story
Spine Surgery Gives Isabella The Confidence to Pursue Modeling!
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/08/Spine-surgery-gives-Isabella-the-confidence-to-pursue-modelingGuided by her instincts, Isabella and her family made a trip to the Portland Shriners Hospital for a second opinion, where they met with pediatric orthopaedic physician Michelle Welborn, M.D.
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Patient Story
Defying the Odds One 'Never' at a Time
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/11/Defying-the-odds-one-never-at-a-timeDespite being given a long list of "nevers," Elijah continues to overcome the odds, thanks to the care he receives at Shriners Hospitals for Children — Honolulu.
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News
Coping with Stress and Anxiety During the Pandemic
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/11/Coping-with-stress-and-anxiety-during-the-pandemic7 tips to help stress and anxiety during COVID-19. During these challenging times, it is important to take the time to assess the impact of the pandemic on our children and ourselves.
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Patient Story
Former Patient Appointed by Governor to State Council on Developmental Disabilities
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/12/Former-patient-appointed-by-governor-to-State-Council-on-Developmental-DisabilitiesKara lives independently with support from her sister and other family members. She is serving her three-year appointment as a member of the California State Council on Developmental Disabilities.
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Patient Story
Whisking Up Independence
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/02/Whisking-Up-IndependenceJack, 18, who was born with bilateral upper extremity differences and a mild cognitive delay related to a prenatal brain injury, loves to cook.
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Patient Story
Boston Shriners Hospital Patient Inspired to Pursue a Medical Degree
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/01/Boston-Shriners-Hospital-patient-inspired-to-pursue-a-medical-degreeBoston Shriners Hospital patient inspired to pursue a medical degree
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Patient Story
Bowel Management Program Helps Patient Gain Independence
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/08/Bowel-management-program-helps-patient-gain-independenceWhen Jordyn was a brand new baby, Yoni knew right away that she wasn’t feeding properly. Jordyn was Yoni’s third baby, so she knew how to manage the sleepless days with a newborn and teaching a newborn to drink milk. But Jordyn was unable to keep the milk down.