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Treatment
Pediatric Rehabilitation
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Pediatric-RehabilitationShriners Children's specializes in supporting your child physically, developmentally and emotionally to reach his or her pediatric rehabilitation and therapy goals.
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Patient Story
From Donor to Dad
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/09/From-donor-to-dadThe recreational therapy/child life staff plays a vital role in helping make the hospital seem less scary to patients by promoting positive coping skills. They use what’s called “medical play” before ...
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Patient Story
Patient Ambassador Natalie Dances Her Way to the Irish Dance World Championships
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/03/Natalie-Irish-Dance-World-ChampionshipsAfter two hand surgeries and therapy, Natalie continues to excel in dance as well as other activities like riding her bike and swimming.
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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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News
Hospital Animal Therapy Volunteers Turned Top Fundraisers
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/10/Hospital-animal-therapy-volunteers-turned-top-fundraisersThe annual Walk for LOVE at Shriners Hospitals for Children — Salt Lake City is a tradition for many people who love and support the hospital. When the 2020 Walk went virtual, it caused many to get cr...
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Patient Story
Teen Recovers in Pediatric Rehabilitation Program
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/01/Teen-recovers-in-pediatric-rehabilitation-programKnowing Jalen needed a pediatric rehabilitation medical team for intense physical therapy, her doctors recommended care at Shriners Hospitals for Children — Northern California.
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Condition
Velopharyngeal Dysfunction
In velopharyngeal dysfunction or VPD, an opening or issue with the soft palate allows air to escape in the nose, and speech problems. Shriners Children's treats this craniofacial condition surgically ...
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Condition
Dermatomyositis
Dermatomyositis is a rare autoimmune disorder that inflames healthy muscle tissue, causing weakness. Treatment at Shriners Children's may include physical therapy, speech therapy, medication or surger...
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News
Hospital Staff Find Creative Solution to COVID-19 Limitations
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/09/Hospital-staff-find-creative-solution-to-COVID-19-limitationsEvery year, the Portland Shriners Hospital hosts an Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) camp for patients who receive speech therapy services. The team of speech-language pathologists inv...
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Video
Watch Starlit in PT. “Don’t Touch The Cone!”
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2021/03/Watch-Starlit-in-PT-Dont-Touch-The-ConeStarlit plays one of her favorite games in physical therapy "Don’t Touch the Cone"
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