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News
Patients and Families Give Thanks this Holiday Season
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/11/Gratitude-and-ThanksPatient families give thanks to Shriners Children's this holiday season for answers, support, love and care.
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News
Shriners Hospitals for Children Canada Kicks Off Centennial Celebrations with a Special Event for its Local, National and International Community
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2025/02/Shriners-Hospitals-for-Children-Canada-Centennial-CelebrationThis year marks a historic milestone for Shriners Hospitals for Children Canada as it proudly celebrates 100 years of transforming children’s lives through specialized pediatric care, groundbreaking research and a commitment to innovation.
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Treatment
Primary & Secondary Pull Through for Hirschsprung Disease
To fix intestinal obstruction caused by Hirschsprung's disease, the pull-through surgical procedure removes the diseased section of the intestine and pulls the healthy portion down to the anus.
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Treatment
Mitrofanoff
A small channel that connects the bladder to the outside of the body. A catheter is used to empty urine from the bladder through the channel, and a one way flap valve is used to maintain urine control.
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Treatment
Helmet Therapy
Helmet therapy is used to treat babies with abnormal head shapes. During this type of therapy, lightweight, padded helmets are worn to gently redirect the growth of the skull into a more natural shape.
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Treatment
Rectal Biopsy
Shriners Children’s doctors may need to take a small sample of tissue from the rectum to confirm if a child has specific rectal disorder or disease, such as Hirschsprung disease.
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Video
Shriners Children's Honored with Press Ganey Awards
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2023/02/Press-Ganey-2022Shriners Children’s has been honored with 14 Press Ganey recognitions across the healthcare system this year.
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Video
Empowering Kids to be Decision-Makers in their Treatment Plan
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2021/01/Empowering-Kids-to-be-Decision-Makers-in-their-Treatment-PlanAfter Elee fractured her leg, she felt uncomfortable and nervous. Her pediatrician referred her family to Shriners Children's Hawaii, where her care team involved Elee in each step of her treatment plan. From casting to physical therapy, Elee was a decision-maker, and her fear quickly turned to powe...
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Video
Alec's Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2024/11/Alecs-StoryAlec, a young man with osteogenesis imperfecta, has been receiving care from Shriners Hospitals for Children since he was a baby. Despite breaking over 60 bones in his lifetime, Alec maintains a positive attitude and has achieved significant life milestones, including attending the Super Bowl and gr...
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Video
Work for Shriners Children's Portland
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2023/01/Work-for-Shriners-Childrens-PortlandEvery day, Shriners Children's provides innovative, compassionate care and conduct leading research that enhances the quality of life for children and their families.
