News

Our Nurses are at the Heart of Our Care

May 11, 2022 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/05/Chicago-Staff-Reflection

Our nurses are at the heart of providing amazing care to patients from around the Midwest and Stephanie Soto, RN, has worked in three different nursing roles at the Chicago hospital in the past 15 years.

Event

Gift of Care – Tree Lighting Ceremony

Nov 21, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Events/2024/12/Gift-of-Care-Tree-Lighting-Ceremony

Join us for our annual Gift of Care Tree Lighting Ceremony on Thursday, December 5.

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Making a Difference in the Lives of Patients for Almost Four Decades

May 12, 2022 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/05/Twin-Cities-Staff-Reflection

As a care manager at Shriners Children’s Twin Cities, Mary Pat Zwack has spent nearly four decades making a difference in the lives of every patient she sees.

News

Spirit of Children Helps Create a Safe Halloween for Patients

Oct 22, 2020 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/10/Spirit-of-Children-helps-create-a-safe-Halloween-for-patients

Spirit Halloween – Spirit of Children are making a difference in the lives of children by providing one-of-a-kind care packages to celebrate the spooky season to Shriners for Children Medical Center patients.

News

The ABCs of Burn Care for School Age Children - A Resource for School Nurses

Sep 28, 2022 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/09/ABCs-of-Burn-Care-for-School-Age-Children

As students head back to school this fall, it is important for school nurses to be aware of the common sources of burn injuries.

Patient Story

A Safe Place to Heal: Heidi's Burn Journey and the Power of Wrap-Around Care

Oct 14, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/10/Heidis-Burn-Care-Journey

Heidi was at a birthday party when the hem of her dress caught fire from an outdoor fire pit, resulting in the need for burn care.

News

Christopher Vara, M.D., Named one of 'Minnesota Physician' 100 Most Influential Health Care Leaders

Dec 14, 2020 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/12/Christopher-Vara-MD-named-one-of-Minnesota-Physician-100-Most-Influential-Health-Care-Leaders

We are pleased to announce that Christopher S. Vara, M.D., one of our pediatric orthopaedic surgeons, has been recognized as one of Minnesota's 100 Most Influential Health Care Leaders. Congratulations, Dr. Vara. This honor is well deserved!

News

Inpatient Care Team Receives 2020 Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award

Oct 28, 2020 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/10/Inpatient-care-team-receives-2020-Press-Ganey-Guardian-of-Excellence-Award

Congratulations to our staff for winning a 2020 Press Gainey Guardian of Excellence Award for Patient Experience in Inpatient Pediatric Care for the third time in five years.

News

Spirit of Children Donations Soar in St. Louis

Feb 07, 2022 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/02/Spirit-of-Children-Donation-St-Louis

Spirit of Children sets sights on another record fundraising year after donating more than $200,000 in 2022. The money raised goes directly to serve patients at Shriners Children's.

News

Spirit of Children – Spirit Halloween Makes a Generous Donation of $11.7 Million to Shriners Children’s System

Mar 10, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/03/Spirit-of-Children

Even though Halloween seems so long ago, the efforts of Spirit Halloween’s charitable giving program, Spirit of Children, are felt year-round thanks to their generous donations.