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Shriners Children’s Named Partner for NASCAR Xfinity Series Race at Watkins Glen International

Aug 15, 2023 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/05/Shriners-Childrens-200

The Shriners Children’s 200 at The Glen further strengthens the healthcare system's relationship with NASCAR.

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Movie Magic Man Gives Real-life Support to Young Patients and Their Families

Apr 23, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/04/Movie-Magic-Man

After 40 years in Hollywood, Mike found his calling as a volunteer at Shriners Children's Southern California.

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POPS Staffer Loves Blending Art, Science to Help Patients

Feb 24, 2021 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2021/02/POPS-staffer-loves-blending-art-science-to-help-patients

In his role, Robert evaluates patients for orthotic devices, which are used for individuals who have their limb but need support, and prosthetic devices, which are for those who are missing a limb and need the device to carry out activities of daily living.

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Zappos Adaptive Gives Generous Donation of Adaptive Children's Shoes to Patients

Nov 13, 2020 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/11/Zappos-Adaptive-gives-generous-donation-of-adaptive-childrens-shoes-to-patients

Zappos Adaptive made a generous donation of adaptive children’s footwear from the Arthur PBS Collection to patients at Shriners Hospitals for Children — Northern California. These shoes were specially designed for children of all abilities and include Arthur’s image printed on BILLY Footwear’s popul...

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Full Circle of Care: Nurse Shares Her Experience From Patient to Longtime Employee

Aug 17, 2022 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/08/Lianne-Shares-Experience

Little did Lianne Albright know that her fifth grade scoliosis screening would open the door to a decades-long relationship with Shriners Children’s New England, first as a patient and then as a dedicated employee.

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Sacramento Police and Fire Bring 'Good Night Lights' to Patients

Dec 16, 2020 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/12/Sacramento-police-and-fire-bring-Good-Night-Lights-to-patients

The Sacramento Police Department and Sacramento Fire Department teamed up to bring some holiday magic to patients at Shriners Hospitals for Children — Northern California.

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Employees, Patients Spread Holiday Cheer to Community

Dec 10, 2020 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/12/Employees-patients-spread-holiday-cheer-to-community

Amid a year filled with hardships, the staff and patients at Shriners Hospitals for Children — Honolulu made it their collective mission to share aloha with others in their island community.

Patient Story

No Small Wonder

Jul 24, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/11/No-Small-Wonder

After undergoing his first surgery at only 7 days old, Kaleb has been a patient at Shriners Children's ever since.

Podcast

Chloe's Story: Pediatric Spine Surgery at Shriners Children's

Apr 22, 2020 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2020/04/Chloe-and-Spinal-Fusion-Surgery

In this patient story, Chloe Berkich and her mom, Carrie Berkich, discuss Chloe's spinal condition, why they came to Shriners Children's Chicago, the treatments Chloe received and how she's doing now.

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Spine Procedure Helps Patient Get Back Into the Swing of Things

Jan 15, 2021 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2021/01/Spine-procedure-helps-patient-get-back-into-the-swing-of-things

Patient Seth and family consider vertebral body tethering (VBT) procedure as an alternative to spine fusion after learning about Shriners Hospitals for Children — Philadelphia in a Facebook Group.