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From the Drawing Board to the Operating Room

Jul 14, 2020 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/07/From-the-drawing-board-to-the-operating-room

At Shriners Hospitals for Children locations, our pediatric care teams are led by some of the most innovative doctors in the world. Dr. Lawing did not always have her heart set on becoming a surgeon. Prior to pursuing her medical degree and putting on her white coat, Dr. Lawing considered a career i...

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Kiwanis Club of Greater Sacramento Honors Local Medical Professionals

Aug 26, 2020 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/08/Kiwanis-Club-of-Greater-Sacramento-honors-local-medical-professionals

The Kiwanis Club of Greater Sacramento honored medical professionals at Shriners Hospitals for Children — Northern California and UC Davis, Sacramento first responders and essential workers with the installation of a special thank you banner outside of Kiwanis Family House this past Wednesday.

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Yoga Benefits the Body and Mind

Aug 21, 2020 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/08/Yoga-benefits-the-body-and-mind

Yoga for children is a great option for exercising the mind and body. It can involve anything from simple seated stretches to complex poses that require lots of flexibility and strength.

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Staff Receives the COVID-19 Vaccine

Dec 31, 2020 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/12/Staff-receives-the-COVID-19-vaccine

Shriners Hospitals for Children — Springfield staff has begun administering the COVID-19 vaccine to hospital employees. It has received enough doses of the Moderna vaccine to vaccinate all 200+ hospital employees, although taking the vaccine is not mandatory.

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David S. Rocchino Family Foundation Makes Large Donation to Shriners Children's Philadelphia

Mar 11, 2022 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/03/Rocchino-Family-Foundation-Donation

David S. Rocchino Family Foundation donates $25,000 to Shriners Children's Philadelphia.

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Two Long-Time Shriners Children's Ohio Staff Members Share their Reflections

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

Vicki Keehnen and Laura Fowler are long-tenured employees who champion the mission of Shriners Children's.

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Celebrating Physical Therapy Month

Oct 26, 2020 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/10/Celebrating-Physical-Therapy-Month

Chicago Shriners Hospitals' compassionate family-centered physical therapy services help children be stronger, capable and independent. We wanted to hear from therapists in their own words on how PT helps Kids.

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Highest Safety Honor Awarded to the Greenville Shriners Hospital

Oct 19, 2020 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/10/Highest-safety-honor-awarded-to-the-Greenville-Shriners-Hospital

Achieving “crystal status,” the highest honor bestowed by the South Carolina Hospital Associations (SCHA) for a Zero Harm Award, Shriners Hospitals for Children — Greenville was recognized for achieving 84 months without a hospital onset case of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).

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Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon Dresses Up Every Day in October for Halloween

Oct 29, 2020 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/10/Pediatric-orthopaedic-surgeon-dresses-up-every-day-in-October-for-Halloween

Pediatric orthopaedic surgeon at Shriners for Children Medical Center — Pasadena, has dressed up almost every day this October.

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Michelle Jones Named One of 'Twin Cities Business Magazine's' Notable Heroes in Health Care

Dec 09, 2020 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/12/Michelle-Jones-named-one-of-Twin-Cities-Business-Magazines-Notable-Heroes-in-Health-Care

Michelle Jones, child life specialist at Shriners Children’s Twin Cities, has been chosen as one of Twin Cities Business Magazine’s Notable Heroes in Health Care!