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Family Ties Strengthen Bond With Fraternity, Hospital
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/05/Ohio-Shriner-ReflectionFor John Bull Jr., the word “Shriner” is synonymous with family because of the wrap-around care that Shriners Children's provides.
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We're Here if You Need Us
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/07/Were-here-if-you-need-usThrough the evolving COVID-19 outbreak, Shriners Hospitals are closely monitoring updates from local and national health authorities and will continue to follow their recommendations.
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Velopharyngeal Dysfunction
In velopharyngeal dysfunction or VPD, an opening or issue with the soft palate allows air to escape in the nose, and speech problems. Shriners Children's treats this craniofacial condition surgically and with speech therapy.
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Language Disorders
Language disorders in children may appear as saying words incorrectly, or not understanding spoken words. These can occur with conditions affecting the palate. Speech language pathologists provide treatment.
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Hypernasality
Hypernasality is too much air escaping into the nose during speech. This could indicate a problem with the child’s palate. Craniofacial teams including speech language pathologists can evaluate.
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New Chief of Staff Excited to Lead Shriners Children's Ohio to Bright Future
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/01/Higginson-Chief-of-StaffNew chief of staff wants Shriners Children's Ohio to be the first call providers make if they have a child with a burn injury or complicated craniofacial conditions.
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Shriners Children’s Opening First-of-Its-Kind Research Institute in Atlanta
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2025/07/Shriners-Childrens-Research-Institute-Coming-to-AtlantaGovernor Brian P. Kemp announced that Shriners Children’s, a nonprofit pediatric specialty healthcare system with locations across North America and a global reach, will establish a new pediatric medical research facility in Atlanta.
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Congenital Foot Deformities
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Congenital-Foot-DeformitiesShriners Children’s caring, compassionate physicians and care teams diagnose and treat pediatric congenital foot deformities in children, from newborns to teens and young adults, often without surgery.
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Boston Board of Governors Chairman Reflects on a Legacy of Caring for Children
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/05/Boston-Shriner-ReflectionAccording to Dean Whalen, Shriners Children's is special because of its ability to provide wrap-around care that cannot be received anywhere else.
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AT&T Stadium to Host Iconic 100th East-West Shrine Bowl
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/07/Host-100th-East-West-Shrine-BowlShriners Children’s officials announced today that the 100th edition of the iconic East-West Shrine Bowl will be played at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, home of the Dallas Cowboys.