Dear Readers,
One of the greatest privileges of working at Shriners Children’s is witnessing what becomes possible when expertise, innovation and hope come together.
Every day across our healthcare system, we meet children who arrive facing uncertainty. A diagnosis, an injury or a complex medical condition may have changed the path they expected to follow. Yet time and again, we see those same children discover new opportunities, new confidence and new possibilities for the future.
In this issue of Leaders in Care, you’ll meet patients whose stories illustrate that journey. You’ll learn how advances in scoliosis treatment are helping young people maintain mobility and pursue the activities they love. You’ll go behind the scenes with our surgical teams to see the extraordinary preparation and collaboration that support safe, exceptional care. You’ll also discover how programs like music therapy help children find confidence, connection and joy during treatment. Most inspiring of all, you’ll meet our new International Patient Ambassadors, whose resilience, determination and optimism represent the very best of Shriners Children’s.
Their stories remind us that our work is about more than treating conditions. It is about helping children pursue dreams, reach milestones and discover what they are capable of achieving.
That mission has guided us for more than a century, and it continues to inspire us every day. Thank you for being part of our community and for helping us create brighter futures for children and families around the world.
Sincerely,
Mel Bower
Chief Marketing and Communications Officer Shriners Children’s
We loved our first appointment here. Everyone treated us with kindness & the utmost respect. Thank you for making this possible. Shiloh’s club feet are on their way to healing!
Thanks,
Glen & Mayli
