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Patient Story
Erie Patient and Orthotist Earn National Recognition for Scoliosis Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/09/Abagail-and-Hannah-at-the-AOPA-National-AssemblyShriners Children’s Erie patient Abagail and her orthotist traveled to Orlando, Florida, where they received prestigious national recognition from the American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association at its National Assembly.
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Podcast
Cerebral Palsy Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2019/11/Cerebral-Palsy-CarePodcast with Dr. Jeremy Bauer explaining what cerebral palsy is and how it affects the brain and body, the signs parents should look out for, and the importance of early detection.
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Podcast
Cerebral Palsy Treatment
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2021/05/Cerebral-Palsy-TreatmentPodcast about comprehensive cerebral palsy treatment at Shriners Children's.
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Ways to Give
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Ways-to-GiveThere are many ways to support Shriners Children's, from making a donation or non-monetary gift, to hosting a fundraising event, volunteering or serving as a corporate sponsor. Your contribution provides health, hope and a future to children and families in need.
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School Nurse Resources
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Providers-and-Research/For-Health-Professionals/School-Nurse-ResourcesOur partnership with the National Association of School Nurses (NASN) is a natural extension of our mission and 100-year history of providing compassionate, innovative care.
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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
Normal Variations in the Legs of Growing Children
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2020/10/Normal-Variations-in-the-Legs-of-Growing-ChildrenParents may wonder if a child’s leg or foot is “normal." Dr. Terri Cappello offers answers in a podcast.
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Patient Story
Zavi’s Medical Journey with Shriners Children’s, from Toddler to Teenager
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/01/Zavi-StoryLearn how the pediatric orthotic and prosthetic services team helps him step up to the plate.
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Patient Story
Colton: Patient Ambassador
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/12/Colton-Patient-AmbassadorColton, from West Springfield, Massachusetts, became a patient at the Springfield Shriners Hospital in 2012 when he was 3 years old. He was born with a condition known as spina bifida, specifically L2-L3 myelodysplasia, a birth defect that occurs when the spine and spinal cord do not form properly.
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Patient Story
Going the Distance
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/10/Going-the-distanceNarshare and her son Kareem are a long way from home. The two are adapting to life in the United States while Kareem undergoes treatment for Blount’s disease, a problem with the growth plates around the knees that causes severe bowing of the lower legs.
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