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Shriners Children's Nurses: The Three C’s to Care

Aug 23, 2023 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/08/Vanessa-Essay

Vanessa D'Aquila, BScN, MSc(A)N, shares how Shriners Children's nurses make a difference.

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16 Children Receive Adaptive Bikes from Shriners Children’s Northern California

Sep 06, 2023 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/08/BikeFit-Northern-California

BikeFit helps kids who are unable to ride a standard two-wheel bike enjoy the same physical and mental benefits as other children as they learn to ride custom adaptive tricycles.

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Transcending Languages and Bridging the Gap, One Note at a Time

Feb 19, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/02/Angela-Music-Therapist

Angela came to Shriners Children’s Texas shortly after her college graduation and described it as a “super-perfect fit.”

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Shriners Children’s Southern California Encourages Awareness During National Scoliosis Awareness Month

Jun 06, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/06/National-Scoliosis-Awareness-Month

June is National Scoliosis Awareness Month, and the medical staff at Shriners Children’s are reminding parents about the importance of scoliosis screenings in children and adolescents.

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Wrap-Around Care: Family Matters in Treatment at Shriners Children's

Sep 03, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/09/Wrap--Around-Care-Family-Matters-in-Treatment-at-Shriners-Childrens

Shriners Children's knows that involving the family unit is crucial for patient healing.

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Shriners Children’s Doctor Colleen Ryan Breaks New Ground in Burn Care

Oct 04, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/10/Research-Spotlight-Burn-Care

The Boston surgeon and researcher has studied the field for more than 35 years.

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Treating Pediatric Burns: Five Myths and Misconceptions

Jan 16, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/02/Treating-Pediatric-Burns

Shriners Children's burn specialists weigh in and offer five common myths and misconceptions about treating pediatric burns.

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Shriners Children's St. Louis Advances Groundbreaking Research in Gene Therapy

Oct 17, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/10/Groundbreaking-Research-in-Gene-Therapy

Using gene therapy, a pair of doctors from Shriners Children’s St. Louis have discovered a revolutionary new way to battle childhood obesity by converting harmful fatty acids into beneficial ones.

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Salt Lake City Shriners Hospital Ranks in Top 25 Best Children's Hospitals

Oct 07, 2020 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/10/Salt-Lake-City-Shriners-Hospital-ranks-in-top-25-best-childrens-hospitals

U.S. News & World Report has announced its 2020-2021 Best Children’s Hospitals rankings and the Salt Lake City hospital, in partnership with the University of Utah Health and Primary Children’s Hospital, ranked #24 in the nation in the orthopedics category.

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'Baby Bug' Mobility Invention Allows Child to Move Around

Dec 15, 2020 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/12/Baby-Bug-mobility-invention-allows-child-to-move-around

The latest invention from the Shriners Hospitals for Children — Salt Lake City wheelchair, seating and mobility depart­ment is more than just a way for our youngest patients to learn to get around. It’s also a groundbreaking tool that encour­ages their overall development.