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The Important Role of Nutrition During Recovery

Nov 28, 2023 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/11/Nutrition-During-Recovery

There are many factors involved in the healing process, and nutrition is one to not overlook.

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Spotlight on Director of the Therapeutic Services Lori Turgeon­­

Aug 19, 2022 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/08/Lori-Turgeon-Spotlight

The director of the therapeutic services reflects on her career at Shriners Children's Boston.

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Little Milestones, Big Impact: Play is Key Part of Physical Therapy

Oct 18, 2022 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/10/Play-as-PT

A key part of the multi-disciplinary approach to burn treatment is physical therapy, and it starts as soon as the child is admitted to one of Shriners Children’s four burn hospitals.

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Meet Robert Sheridan

Sep 22, 2022 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/09/Meet-Robert-Sheridan

Burn surgeon is named Chief of Staff at Shriners Children’s Boston.

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Now Accepting New Patients for Rehabilitation Services

Apr 03, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/04/Community-Therapy-Referrals

It’s now easier than ever to schedule an appointment for physical, occupational and speech therapy at Shriners Children’s Philadelphia.

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From Burn Survivor to Burn Surgeon: Jason Heard, M.D., Encourages Burn Safety

Jan 09, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/01/Shriners-Childrens-Physician-Urges-Safety-During-National-Burn-Awareness-Week

Jason Heard, M.D., was nearly killed after playing with flammable liquids in the backyard with his childhood friends.

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New Hospital Teen Room Unveiled With Virtual Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Nov 17, 2020 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/11/New-hospital-teen-room-unveiled-with-virtual-ribbon-cutting-ceremony

Today, Shriners Hospitals for Children — Northern California held a virtual ribbon cutting ceremony to unveil its newly renovated hospital teen room, a project lead by Ann Kubel, who was the First Lady of Ben Ali Shriners in 2017.

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'Tis the Season for Giving!

Nov 25, 2020 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/11/Tis-the-season-for-giving

The holiday season is quickly approaching, and that means that Giving Tuesday is right around the corner. Internationally recognized as a global generosity movement, Giving Tuesday occurs this year on December 1.

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Masking Policy: Learn More About What to Donate and What to Expect Upon Arrival

Apr 07, 2020 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/04/Masking-policy-Learn-more-about-what-to-donate-and-what-to-expect-upon-arrival

In order to protect our staff members, our patients and their families, the Portland Shriners Hospital is implementing a masking policy during the COVID-19 pandemic. Upon arrival at the hospital, here is what you can expect!

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COVID-19 Restrictions and Recreational Youth Sports

Jan 30, 2021 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2021/01/COVID-19-restrictions-and-recreational-youth-sports

In California, youth recreational sports are still on pause for much of the state. While guidelines released back in August 2020 allow recreational sports to conduct modified skill-building conditioning and training, full-contact and normal competitive matches are still on hold.