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Condition
Spinal Cord Injury
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Spinal-Cord-InjurySpinal cord injury occurs when nerves in the spinal column in the center of the back are damaged. Shriners Children’s offers advanced surgery options and therapy options to help restore your child’s function and mobility.
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Condition
Larsen Syndrome
Larsen syndrome is a rare condition that mostly affects the development of bones. Symptoms vary but commonly include multiple joint dislocations, unusual face structure and a variety of cardiovascular abnormalities.
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News
Spotlight on Tarra Curran, Virtual Haunted Walk Co-Chair
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/10/Spotlight-on-Tarra-Curran-Virtual-Haunted-Walk-co-chairTarra Curran, along with her husband, John, is co-chairing the Boston Shriners Hospital’s first ever Virtual Haunted Walk. Scheduled from October 25 to November 2, participants can walk from wherever they want, all while supporting and advancing the hospital mission.
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A World Away From Pain
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/10/A-world-away-from-painPhysical therapists firmly stretched Karley’s surgically lengthened right leg, trying to get the last 15 degrees of bend out of her knee. Meanwhile, Karley was in outer space chasing puppies.
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Cleft Lip and Palate Team Earns American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association Approval
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/09/Cleft-lip-and-palate-team-earns-American-Cleft-Palate-Craniofacial-Association-approvalThe Springfield Shriners Hospital’s cleft lip and palate program has been recognized by the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association (ACPA) as a fully-approved cleft lip and palate team.
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Physician Shares Benefits of Outreach Clinics
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/01/Physician-Shares-Benefits-of-Outreach-ClinicsPhysician shares insight to pediatric healthcare benefits of outreach clinics.
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Breaking Barriers: Social Workers' Critical Role in Advancing Patient Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/03/Social-WorkersShriners Children's social workers understand the importance of persistence and problem-solving when it comes to helping patient families overcome barriers.
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Decades of Dedication: Mary Pat Zwack and Mary Fulton Bid Farewell to Shriners Children's
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/Decades-of-DedicationWe celebrate the retirement of nurses Mary Pat Zwack, BSN, RN-BC, CCM, and Mary Fulton, RN, after a combined career of over seven decades.
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COVID-19 Restrictions and Recreational Youth Sports
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2021/01/COVID-19-restrictions-and-recreational-youth-sportsIn California, youth recreational sports are still on pause for much of the state. While guidelines released back in August 2020 allow recreational sports to conduct modified skill-building conditioning and training, full-contact and normal competitive matches are still on hold.
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Shriners Children's Leads Cutting-edge Arthrogryposis Research
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/11/Arthrogryposis-Research-EventShriners Children's Arthrogryposis Research Group met for its first research event at Shriners Hospitals for Children — Canada.