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Spine Procedure Helps Patient Get Back Into the Swing of Things

https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2021/01/Spine-procedure-helps-patient-get-back-into-the-swing-of-things

Patient Seth and family consider vertebral body tethering (VBT) procedure as an alternative to spine fusion after learning about Shriners Hospitals for Children — Philadelphia in a Facebook Group.

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A Hug From La La Higgy Bear

https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/11/A-hug-from-La-La-Higgy-Bear

Arrya’s eyelids were drooping toward sleep mode as she sat in her wheelchair with her bedazzled halo traction device holding her head upright.

patient staff member with higgy bears st louis

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Shriners Children’s St. Louis Leads Way in Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment

https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/01/Rheumatoid-Arthritis-Research

Study shows modified cells automatically release biologic drug in response to inflammation. Shriners Children's Farshid Guilak, Ph.D. leads this revolutionary research.

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Shriners Children’s Texas Welcomes New Orthopedic Surgeon, John Ferris, D.O.

https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/12/Ferris

Dr. Ferris is most passionate about treating patients with scoliosis and club foot conditions and looks forward to helping treat children who need help the most.

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The Perry Initiative Inspires Young Women to Pursue Careers in Orthopedic Surgery

https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/12/Perry-Initiative

The Perry Initiative is a hands-on Shriners Children’s sponsored program designed to encourage and empower young women to pursue careers in orthopedic surgery and engineering.

Dr. Friel working with group of four students

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Shriners Children’s Northern California Unveils Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Hospital Tour: Preview of Imperial Session 2024 Experience

https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/05/Imperial-Session-Experience

A run through of the Imperial Session immersive experience was held May 4 with more than 300 Shriners from across California and Nevada participating in a day of exciting activities at the hospital.

Shriner member looks through telescope at hospital tour event

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Thoracic Lumbar Sacral Orthosis (TLSO) Bracing Tips and Care

https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/06/TLSO-Bracing-Tips-and-Care

Specialists share what parents and patients need to know about TLSO bracing.

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Full Circle of Care: Nurse Shares Her Experience From Patient to Longtime Employee

https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/08/Lianne-Shares-Experience

Little did Lianne Albright know that her fifth grade scoliosis screening would open the door to a decades-long relationship with Shriners Children’s New England, first as a patient and then as a dedicated employee.

Lianne Albright standing by nurses station

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Year in Review: Shriners Children's Celebrates Achievements from 2022

https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/12/Year-in-Review

A look back at some of the biggest stories of the year.

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Imperial Session Tours 2024 Recap

https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/08/Imperial-Session-Tours-2024-Recap

During the 2024 Imperial Session, over 800 Shriners, Ladies and their families from 10 countries and over 80 temples had the opportunity to experience a behind-the-scenes, hands-on look at what the Northern California hospital does.

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