Shriners Children's Shreveport

03/29/2026

March is Child Life Month! 💛
At Shriners Children’s Shreveport, our amazing team of Child Life specialists help kids feel safe, prepared and supported during their visits. These professionals:
🌟Use therapeutic play and distraction to ease fears
🌟Provide age-appropriate education for medical procedures
🌟Teach coping strategies to manage pain and stress
🌟Promote a child-friendly environment through crafts and activities
Please help us thank Tommie, Crystal, Shay and Dawn for all they do in support of our patients and families!

03/27/2026

Shriners Children’s Shreveport was proud to be a part of today’s GUMBO - Games Uniting Mind and Body games! The annual track and field competition offers athletes ages 5-18 who have physical, visual, and other impairments the opportunity to compete in a supportive, motivational, and inclusive environment. Our rehabilitation and sports medicine teams joined the festivities as a community partner, hosting an information table and offering activities and snacks for participants and guests. We ❤️ supporting this outstanding community initiative!

03/24/2026

We are proud to celebrate our own Dr. Thomas Pressly, who has been named a Master of the American College of Rheumatology! The designation is the highest honor bestowed by the College and is given to those who have made outstanding contributions to rheumatology research, education and patient care. Dr. Pressly was one of just 16 new Masters to be honored by the organization during their annual recognition conference.

For over three decades, Dr. Pressly has served families at Shriners Children’s Shreveport, providing life-changing care for kids with a variety of rheumatic conditions. As part of his dedication to supporting families in need, he and his wife Tracy also founded Children and Arthritis, a non-profit organization designed to help families who are navigating the complexities of rheumatic conditions. The organization went on to found the Jambalaya Jubilee, an annual retreat for the families of children with arthritis focused on education, encouragement and enjoyment.

In receiving the award, Dr. Pressly acknowledged the support of his family, professors and peers, as well as “the most important people in my professional life—my patients—who have both inspired me and challenged me to do my best to improve their lives.”

Congratulations, Dr. Pressly, and thank you for your commitment and care for our patients and community! 🤩👏

03/20/2026

March is Social Work Month, and we’re proud to celebrate our own social work superstars, Nicole and Linda, for the vital role they play in the care of our patients and families!

Whether it’s connecting our families with helpful resources, removing barriers to care, or providing emotional support, they help ensure our families feel supported and informed throughout their care journey.

Thank you both for all you do! 🤩👏

03/17/2026

03/16/2026

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03/12/2026

March is Athletic Training Month! We are proud to recognize our own in-house athletic trainer, Jason Drury, for the vital role he plays in our sports medicine program. With an extensive background in college sports athletic training, Jason works with our physicians and medical staff in the assessment, treatment, and prevention of sports related injuries and conditions. Thank you for all you do to help keep our kids healthy and game-ready! 💪🏅

03/11/2026

Brody Roybal reflects on how Shriners Children's Hospital and sled hockey changed his life and his hope to grow the game going into his fourth career paralym...

03/11/2026

Are you a former Shriners Children's patient looking to connect with our healthcare system and other former patients? Join the Patient Alumni Network! https://ow.ly/qCWv50YiNWA.

03/07/2026

Fezzy is reminding you to “spring forward” this weekend! ⏰ As we adjust our clocks forward for daylight saving time, it’s also a great time to check/replace the batteries in your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.

03/06/2026

Fezzy is looking good in ‘green’ with the help of patient ambassador Emma! ♻️ As part of a Beta Club recyclable art project, the 10-year old assembled this creative Fezzy portrait using all recycled materials. Amazing work, Emma! 🤩

Has your child created Shriners Children’s-inspired art? Drop us a DM to let us know! ❤️🧸

02/24/2026

Representatives from Spirit Halloween visited our facility to present a donation of over $97,000 in proceeds from their Spirit of Children program! The initiative seeks to make healthcare less scary for kids by supporting child life initiatives at partnering facilities. Since 2009, our area Spirit Halloween stores have contributed over $740,000 towards our child life program, helping provide parties, activities, special events, and more. Thank you for your amazing support of our facility! 🧡