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A Hug From La La Higgy Bear

Nov 02, 2020 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/11/A-hug-from-La-La-Higgy-Bear

Arrya’s eyelids were drooping toward sleep mode as she sat in her wheelchair with her bedazzled halo traction device holding her head upright.

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Spotlight on Susan Brogna

Aug 18, 2020 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/08/Spotlight-on-Susan-Brogna

Susan Brogna has been the medical photographer for Shriners Hospitals for Children — Boston for 24 years. Born with a cleft lip and palate, Sue was often photographed at hospitals when growing up.

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Pediatric Surgeon Publishes Article in Pull-Thru Network, Inc. Exclusive Newsletter

Nov 04, 2020 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/11/Pediatric-surgeon-publishes-article-in-Pull-Thru-Network-Inc-exclusive-newsletter

Shriners Hospitals for Children — Northern California’s Medical Director of the Pediatric Colorectal Center Payam Saadai, M.D., recently submitted a thought leadership piece to the Pull-Thru Network, Inc. for distribution in their exclusive, quarterly newsletter.

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Curiosity and Drive Put Shriners Children’s Boston Researchers at the Forefront of Innovation and Discovery

May 17, 2022 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/05/Shriners-Childrens-Boston-Research

At Shriners Children’s Boston, the research facility is filled with dedicated scientists like Murat Karabacak, who started as curious children, pondering big questions and devoting their careers to finding answers.

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Shriners Children's Chicago Board Chair Appreciates the Opportunity to Serve

May 12, 2022 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/05/Chicago-Shriner-Reflection

As we celebrate 100 years of our healthcare system, the Shriner who leads the Chicago hospital's Board of Governors is humble and appreciative for the opportunity to make a difference.

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Surgeon Creates Colorful Cast Art at Shriners Children’s

Jun 24, 2022 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/06/Surgeon-Cast-Art

Felicity Fishman, M.D., doesn’t just fix hand and finger differences in children, she also cares for their tiny hearts with customized cast art.

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Reflections of a Staff Nurse at Shriners Children's St. Louis

Jun 01, 2022 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/06/St-Louis-Staff-Reflection

Colleen Hogland, who has been a nurse at Shriners Children's St. Louis for 40 years, understands that surgeries involving children come with their own anxieties and concerns.

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Shriners Children’s Research Director Named to National Academy of Medicine

Oct 24, 2022 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/10/Guilak-National-Academy-of-Medicine

Farshid Guilak, Ph.D., research director at Shriners Children’s St. Louis, recently received one of the highest honors in the field of health and medicine. He has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine.

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Iwinski to Focus On Physician Quality With Shriners Children's Medical Group

Nov 08, 2023 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/11/Iwinski-Resigns-Chief-of-Staff

After more than two decades of providing care at Shriners Children’s Lexington, Henry “Chip” Iwinski, M.D., is on to a new role within the Shriners Children’s healthcare system.

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Shriners Children's Nurses: The Three C’s to Care

Aug 23, 2023 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/08/Vanessa-Essay

Vanessa D'Aquila, BScN, MSc(A)N, shares how Shriners Children's nurses make a difference.