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Patient Story
Rare Disease Day 2023: Keira and Hannea's Journeys at Shriners Children's
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/02/Rare-Disease-DayRead the stories of Keira and Hannea, who both found their homes away from home at Shriners Children's Philadelphia while receiving care for their rare medical conditions.
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Treatment
Cloaca Repair
Shriners Children’s provides cloaca repair to treat complex cloacal malformations. It requires a collaborative effort by experienced pediatric general surgeons, pediatric urologists and other specialists. Complexity varies by case.
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Podcast
Meet Physical Therapist Elena Absalon, PT, DPT
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2025/08/Elena-Absalon-PTElena Absalon, PT, DPT, talks about physical therapy at Shriners Children's Portland.
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Podcast
Weve Got Your Back
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2019/04/Weve-Got-Your-BackPodcast with Dr. Michelle Welborn about the most common spinal deformities and scoliosis, the treatment options available, and the importance of early detection.
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Podcast
Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2021/06/Spinal-Cord-Injury-RehabilitationPodcast with Dr. Vogel and Dr. Mukherjee about our research-based approach to spinal cord injury rehabilitation.
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Patient Story
The Magic of Therapy and Family Support
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/04/Winter-Occupational-Therapy-CareOccupational therapy turned 8-year-old Winter’s challenging recovery into a joyful journey of growing confidence and independence.
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Patient Story
Getting Stronger Every Day: Charlotte's Story of Courage and Perseverance
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/09/Charlotte-Scoliosis-CareCharlotte, a patient at Shriners Children’s Philadelphia, is treated for scoliosis and had spinal fusion surgery.
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Patient Story
Elvin’s Comeback Story: Finding Strength Through Rehabilitation and Determination
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/09/Elvin-Spinal-CareAt Shriners Children’s, therapy, friendship and art helped Elvin find a new path after a spinal cord injury.
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Patient Story
Meet Christian, Shriners Children’s Florida’s 2023 Standard Bearer Representative for the Shriners Children’s Open
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/09/Christian-Florida-Standard-BearerChristian is a cyclist, mentor and ballroom dancer.
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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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