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Patient Story
Differences: The Catalysts to Resilience
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/02/Kaniyah-Scoliosis-CareWhen Kaniyah’s mom, Keisha, was five months pregnant, she was told Kaniyah would be missing both arms due to a rare condition.
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Patient Story
Fearless: Peighten’s Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/02/Peighten-Scoliosis-CareWhen she was 9 years old, Peighten’s physician discovered the curve in her back exceeded 20 degrees.
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Patient Story
Shriners Children’s Philadelphia Helps Young Patient Dance Again in Specialized Wheelchair
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/11/Desa-Spinal-CareDesa is a dynamic 11-year old who received a custom dance chair so she could continue to do what she loves.
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News
Provider Spotlight: Advanced SSE Providers at Shriners Children's Spokane
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/11/Scoliosis-Specific-Exercise-for-Pediatric-Spine-PatientsShriners Children's Spokane is home to the two most advanced certified providers in the region.
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Shriners Children’s Named One of Most Trusted Nonprofits in Morning Consult Survey
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/10/Morning-Consult-RankingThe results from the international research firm rank Shriners Children’s among other distinguished charities.
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State of the Science Research Conference Serves as Incubator for Collaboration
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/03/State-of-the-Science-Research-ConferenceResearchers, surgeons and other leaders from across Shriners Children’s gathered in Atlanta for the sixth annual State of the Science conference with a special focus on muscle and bone health.
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Provider
Stephen A. Mendelson, MD
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Our-Care-Providers/M/Stephen-A-Mendelson-MD-65501Stephen A. Mendelson, MD specializes in Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery.
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Shriners Children’s Returns to Puerto Rico to Host an Outreach Clinic
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/04/Puerto-Rico-Outreach-ClinicShriners Children's is set to return to Puerto Rico for the first time since the pandemic to host an outreach clinic in a new location.
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Shriners Children’s Northern California Hosts 33rd Annual Ashley Lectureship Series
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/04/Shriners-Childrens-Northern-California-Hosts-Ashley-LectureshipThe orthopedic department at Shriners Children’s Northern California proudly hosted the esteemed annual R. Kirklin Ashley Lectureship Series, embodying our dedication to elevating care standards through clinical excellence and ongoing education.
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Shriners Children’s Patients Past and Present Connect Through Support Groups
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2025/03/Shriners-Childrens-Patients-Past-and-Present-Connect-Through-Support-GroupsThe groups help patients and parents support one another face-to-face and digitally across the globe.
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