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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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Celebrating National Women Physicians Day

Feb 01, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/02/National-Women-Physicians-Day

On February 3, Shriners Children's honors our female physicians who are paving the way for future generations.

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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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Local Fourth-graders Donate $50,000 to Hospital

Mar 01, 2021 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2021/03/Local-fourth-graders-donate-50000-to-hospital

A celebration took place at a Northern California elementary school in honor of fourth grade school teacher, Ms. Sutherd, whose class raised $50,000 for the Northern California Shriners Hospital – a fundraiser organized by her students that will support specialty pediatric care.

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How to Find the Right Provider for Your Child’s Diagnosis: Seek Smart Opinions

Oct 01, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/10/How-to-Find-the-Right-Provider-Seek-Smart-Opinions

It's important to take other opinions into account when looking for a pediatric specialty provider, but keep these strategies in mind.

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Fishing Derby Raises Money for the Spokane Shriners Hospital

Jul 28, 2020 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/07/Fishing-derby-raises-money-for-the-Spokane-Shriners-Hospital

For years, Jerry and Kim Gallagher have held fundraising events for the Spokane Shriners Hospital. One of their most popular events is their Area 36 Music Festival, a weekend full of live music, silent auctions, raffles and camping.

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What's up, Zadoc!

Aug 26, 2020 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/08/Whats-up-Zadoc

The Honolulu Shriners Hospital announces that Zadoc, a 1 1/2-year-old Labrador retriever, has accepted the position as first full-time hospital facility dog and Chief of Snuggles.

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Shriners Hospitals for Children — Spokane COVID-19 Update

Apr 30, 2020 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/04/Shriners-Hospitals-for-Children-Spokane-COVID-19-update

Health and safety protocols in place at the Spokane Shriners Hospital in response to COVID-19 (coronavirus)..

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Shriners Childrens Texas Breaks Ground

Jan 06, 2023 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/Shriners-Childrens-Texas-Breaks-Ground

The new expansion will help families who are far from home.

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Physical Therapist Ingrid Parry Named First Non-Surgeon/Non-Physician President of the American Burn Association

Apr 21, 2022 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/04/Ingrid-Parry-Named-President-of-American-Burn-Association

Ingrid Parry, a physical therapist and researcher at Shriners Children’s Northern California, has been named president of the American Burn Association (ABA) for the 2022-2023 year.