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Pediatric Orthotic and Prosthetic Services Opens First Freestanding Location in Tampa
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/10/POPS-TampaPediatric Orthotic and Prosthetic Services (POPS) has a new location in Tampa, and is the first freestanding POPS department within the Shriners Children’s healthcare system.
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Pes Cavus
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Pes-CavusShriners Children's offers a range of treatments and services to prevent foot abnormalities like pes cavus – also known as high-arched foot – from getting in the way of your child's life.
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POPS Staffer Loves Blending Art, Science to Help Patients
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2021/02/POPS-staffer-loves-blending-art-science-to-help-patientsIn his role, Robert evaluates patients for orthotic devices, which are used for individuals who have their limb but need support, and prosthetic devices, which are for those who are missing a limb and need the device to carry out activities of daily living.
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Zappos Adaptive Gives Generous Donation of Adaptive Children's Shoes to Patients
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/11/Zappos-Adaptive-gives-generous-donation-of-adaptive-childrens-shoes-to-patientsZappos Adaptive made a generous donation of adaptive children’s footwear from the Arthur PBS Collection to patients at Shriners Hospitals for Children — Northern California. These shoes were specially designed for children of all abilities and include Arthur’s image printed on BILLY Footwear’s popul...
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A Legacy of Generosity
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/10/A-legacy-of-generosityFor nearly 20 years the George and Joyce Headford Charitable Fund has been investing in the lives of children at both the Greenville and Cincinnati Shriners Hospitals.
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JoAnne Kanas Elected President of the AAOP
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/07/Joanne-Kanas-AAOPCorporate director of orthotics and prosthetics, JoAnne Kanas, has been elected to lead American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists.
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Social Work Month Puts Focus on How Profession Helps Patients and Families Overcome Hurdles
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/03/Maria-Social-WorkCelebrate this year’s Social Work Month highlighting how social workers have empowered people and communities to overcome hurdles to live life to the fullest.
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Shriners Children's Boston Clinicians Present at the American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association Conference
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/07/ACPA-ConferenceAt the 2024 American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association (ACPA) conference, ietitian Jenny Shiel, MS, RD, LDN, and nurse care manager Sandy Barrett, BSN, RN, CCM, presented strategies they utilize to meet the needs of special patient populations.
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A Day in the Life: Shriners Children's Child Life Specialists
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/03/Child-Life-SpecialistsChild life specialists teach distraction and coping techniques, but, perhaps more importantly, they are certified and trained to evaluate a patient's developmental and psychosocial needs.
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Imperial Session Tours 2024 Recap
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/08/Imperial-Session-Tours-2024-RecapDuring 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.