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News
'Baby Bug' Mobility Invention Allows Child to Move Around
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/12/Baby-Bug-mobility-invention-allows-child-to-move-aroundThe latest invention from the Shriners Hospitals for Children — Salt Lake City wheelchair, seating and mobility department is more than just a way for our youngest patients to learn to get around. It’s also a groundbreaking tool that encourages their overall development.
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Treatment
Inpatient Pediatric Rehabilitation
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Inpatient-Pediatric-RehabilitationShriners Children’s pediatric inpatient rehabilitation program provides the highest quality pediatric rehabilitative care to promote functional independence and a successful transition back to home, school and community life.
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Treatment
Plastic Surgery
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Plastic-SurgeryShriners Children’s experienced pediatric plastic surgeons use reconstructive plastic surgery techniques to bring hope and healing to families dealing with differences involving the face, jaw, eyelids, ears, breasts or skin.
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Treatment
Physical Therapy with an Ellipse Nail
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Physical-Therapy-with-an-Ellipse-NailPhysical therapy combined with an Ellipse Nail can help create the best quality of life for a child with a limb length discrepancy treated at Shriners Children's.
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Podcast
Physical Occupational and Speech Therapy
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2021/05/Physical-Occupational-and-Speech-TherapyPodcast about physical, occupational and speech therapy.
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Treatment
Halo Traction
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Halo-TractionShriners Children's skilled physicians use halo traction as a first step in correcting severe scoliosis, kyphosis and other spine deformities. The treatment carefully pulls a child's head and spine upward, applying a slow stretch.
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Patient Story
Sisters Overcome Physical Differences and Shine on the Track Field
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/08/Sisters-overcome-physical-differences-and-shine-on-the-track-fieldBayley, Bella and Beka are three dynamic sisters who stand out on the track field and don’t let their physical differences slow them down.
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Patient Story
October is National Spina Bifida Awareness Month
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/10/October-is-National-Spina-Bifida-Awareness-MonthJessica, aka “Jessie,” has been coming to Shriners Children's Florida since 2006. She was born with spina bifida, scoliosis, bilateral hip dysplasia and clubfoot; all of which she has received support and care for at our outpatient center.
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Patient Story
Malachi on the Move
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/10/Malachi-on-the-moveInpatient rehabilitation at Shriners Hospitals for Children — Chicago helps patients who have simple to complex illnesses and disabilities recover from injury or loss of function. Sometimes the cause is a rare disorder, like for Malachi, who came to the hospital in late June.
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Patient Story
Ángel Yahir, young promise in the Paralympic Games
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/02/Angel-Yahir-joven-promesa-de-juegos-ParalmpicosÁngel is a 16-year-old patient who came to Shriners Hospital at the age of three with a diagnosis of myelomeningocele. Currently, he shares with us that he has more than 20 medals for participating in the disciplines of Track Running and Chair Basketball. Check his story below.