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Apert Syndrome

Apert Syndrome, also known as acrocephalosyndactyly, is a genetic disorder that presents with deformities of the skull, face and limbs. Symptoms include a high forehead, underdeveloped upper jaw and wide-set eyes. Children can also have problems with their vision and teeth. Craniofacial specialists ...

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Prominent Ears

Protruding ears occur when the folds of ear cartilage develop differently, causing the ear to stick out from the head. Shriners Children's offers non-surgical ear molding in infants and reconstructive surgery for older children.

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Spotlight on Mary Donovan, NP

https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/07/Spotlight-on-Mary-Donovan-NP

Mary Donovan is a nurse practitioner in the outpatient clinic. Mary has worked at Shriners Hospitals for Children — Boston for 40 years, during which time she has held many roles. The focus on pediatric, family-centered and critical care is what drew Mary to the hospital.

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Anticipation Equals Excellence

https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/11/Anticipation-equals-excellence

Scott Luhmann, M.D., is in the midst of a complex spinal surgery in a brightly lit, chilly operating room when he reaches up his hand and prepares to call for the next needed instrument. Before the words are even fully formed in the mouth of the chief of staff at Shriners Hospitals for Children — St...

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Remote Learning Tips From Our Physical and Occupational Therapists

https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/11/Remote-learning-tips-from-our-physical-and-occupational-therapists

With our increasingly remote lives, it becomes necessary to emphasize ergonomics and proper body positioning while at home, and this is especially true with children.

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Fezzy Promotes Holiday Safety Reminders to Patients and Staff

https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/11/Fezzy-promotes-holiday-safety-reminders-to-patients-and-staff

In an effort to promote COVID-19 safety practices during the holidays, Fezzy Bear made his way around the hospital to hand out special Fezzy Bear facemasks and holiday safety tips to patients and staff members.

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Upcoming Changes at Shriners Children’s Florida in Tampa

https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/03/SC-Florida

To meet modern specialty pediatric care needs, a few of our locations, including Shriners Children's Florida, are transitioning to new models of care.