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Update: Use of face masks

Apr 24, 2020 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/04/Actualizacin-Uso-de-cubrebocas

As of April 23rd, both patients and family members must enter the hospital using face masks. This measure intends to ensure that people arrive protected from their homes, wearing face masks at all times.

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Virtual Turkey Trot and Roll Provides a Holiday Tradition Alternative

Oct 15, 2020 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/10/Virtual-Turkey-Trot-and-Roll-provides-a-holiday-tradition-alternative

The Turkey Trot is “the Most Popular Race in America,” declared Runner’s World one year ago. The iconic publication stated that, since 2015, Thanksgiving has surpassed Independence Day as the most popular day in the United States to run a race.

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Four Montreal Pediatric Institutions Begin Largest Collaboration in Canadian History to Help Children with Musculoskeletal Disorders

Jun 05, 2019 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2019/06/MUSCO

The foundations of Montreal’s four leading pediatric institutions are proud to announce the creation of MUSCO, the first and largest collaborative initiative of its kind in Canada to help children with musculoskeletal disorders.

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What is clubfoot?

Oct 23, 2020 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/10/Qu-es-el-pie-equino-varo

This time, we interviewed Dr. Gilberto Rios, who is part of the medical staff at Shriners Hospital, so he could discuss clubfoot deformity. Dr. Rios studied medicine at UNAM His specialty and subspecialty were completed at Shriners Hospital. He has dedicated his work to the treatment of orthopedic m...

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Hospital Cafeteria Renamed After Beloved Employee

Oct 30, 2020 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/10/Hospital-cafeteria-renamed-after-beloved-employee

The café at Shriners Hospitals for Children ­— Chicago has a new name to honor a beloved employee. Carmelo Flores worked for years as the daily dishwasher and a nutrition services employee.

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Spotlight on Susan Brogna

Aug 18, 2020 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/08/Spotlight-on-Susan-Brogna

Susan Brogna has been the medical photographer for Shriners Hospitals for Children — Boston for 24 years. Born with a cleft lip and palate, Sue was often photographed at hospitals when growing up.

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Burn Awareness Week 2022: Burning Issues in the Kitchen!

Feb 05, 2022 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/02/Burn-Awareness-Week-2022-Bos

This year Burn Awareness Week is focusing on safe cooking for the whole family.

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The Shrine Maple Sugar Bowl: A Tradition of Sportsmanship and Hope

Sep 01, 2022 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/09/Shrine-Maple-Sugar-Bowl

The Maple Sugar Bowl brings together young athletes, patient ambassadors, Shriners and the entire community to support world-class specialty pediatric care provided at Shriners Children’s locations in Boston and Springfield, Massachusetts and Montreal, Canada.

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Shriners Children’s Research Director Named to National Academy of Medicine

Oct 24, 2022 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/10/Guilak-National-Academy-of-Medicine

Farshid Guilak, Ph.D., research director at Shriners Children’s St. Louis, recently received one of the highest honors in the field of health and medicine. He has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine.

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Phoenix Raceway’s NASCAR Cup Series Race on March 10, 2024 Will Become the Shriners Children’s 500

Nov 02, 2023 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/11/Shriners-Childrens-500-at-Phoenix-Raceway

The green flag for the Shriners Children’s 500 will fly at 1:30 p.m. MST on Sunday, March 10, and be broadcast live on FOX, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.