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Shriners Children's Boston Patient Emphasizes Fire Pit Safety During Summer

Jul 10, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/07/Patient-Emphasizes-Fire-Pit-Safety-During-Summer

After sustaining injuries from stepping on hot sand where a fire pit had been located, Shriners Children's Boston patient Sawyer is emphasizing summer fire pit safety.

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Halloween Is a Big Deal at Shriners Children's Chicago

Nov 06, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/11/Halloween-is-a-Big-Deal-at-Shriners-Childrens-Chicago

Departments compete with pumpkin creations and costumes, while patients celebrate the spooky season thanks to national retailers and donors.

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Patient Ambassador Madelyn Honors ADA Anniversary

Aug 06, 2020 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/08/Patient-Ambassador-Madelyn-honors-ADA-anniversary

July 28 was the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a day that so many patients and families – current and former – of Shriners Hospitals for Children mark with celebration.

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Important Information Regarding Hurricane Douglas

Jul 26, 2020 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/07/Important-information-regarding-Hurricane-Douglas

Shriners Hospitals for Children — Honolulu is working closely with the Hawai‘i Healthcare Emergency Management Center (HHEMC) to monitor Hurricane Douglas.

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Child Life Services at Shriners Childrens Boston

Oct 11, 2021 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2021/10/Child-Life-Services-at-Shriners-Childrens-Boston

Pet therapy and music therapy are just two ways our child life specialists connect with our patients.

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Help Prevent Childhood Fractures

Feb 01, 2021 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2021/02/Help-prevent-childhood-fractures

Fractures are common in childhood, with up to 50% of children experiencing a broken bone. Falls, recreational activity and sports are common culprits. Consider these tips to help prevent common fractures.

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Companies and Community Provide Patients Toys and Gifts

Dec 23, 2020 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/12/Companies-and-community-provide-patients-toys-and-gifts

We are grateful for the support of area businesses, foundations and community organizations who provide toys and monetary donations. In 2020 many companies shifted to electronic or monetary options due to the pandemic.

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Virtual Visit From a Cardinals Ace

Dec 19, 2020 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/12/Virtual-visit-from-a-Cardinals-ace

In a year in which physical presence has too often been replaced by sometimes fuzzy images of loved ones near and far, St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Jack Flaherty came through crystal clear Friday afternoon.

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EuroSunday's Rally4Kids Helps Make Christmas a Reality for Hospitalized Children

Dec 08, 2020 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/12/EuroSundays-Rally4Kids-helps-make-Christmas-a-reality-for-hospitalized-children

EuroSunday held their 14th annual Rally4Kids event Sunday, Dec. 6 outside Shriners Hospital for Children — Northern California. Car clubs from communities around the greater Sacramento region were represented by hundreds of vintage, exotic and rare cars whose owners donated roughly 4,500 toys to pat...

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COVID-19 Update: State Transition to 'Phase 3'

Sep 18, 2020 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/09/COVID-19-update-State-transition-to-Phase-3

On September 11, the state of Louisiana transitioned to ‘Phase 3’ reopening of the state economy. The move eases certain restrictions on businesses throughout the state, and loosens current gathering capacity limitations.