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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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Cleft Lip
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Cleft-LipWhen a baby is born with a cleft lip, Shriners Children's team approach provides leading cleft lip surgery and addresses the entire range of concerns for parents related to cleft lip and alveolar cleft.
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Congenital Radial Head Dislocation
Congenital radial head dislocation is the most common elbow deformity characterized by limited range of motion and arm bowing. Treatments for this condition vary. Surgery is only recommended when the condition causes pain.
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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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The Building Blocks to Stronger Bones
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/10/The-building-blocks-to-stronger-bonesGrowing bones require more than just a glass of milk to remain up to the task of supporting kids as they run, jump and play. While childhood is the ideal time to build up that bone bank, adults also can adjust their lifestyles for better bone health. Here are three habits the whole family can follow...
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Shriners Children’s Earns a Four-Star Rating From Charity Navigator
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/11/Charity-Navigator-Four-Star-RatingShriners Children’s has earned a Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator, designating the healthcare system as an official “Give with Confidence” charity.
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Staff Calls Working at Shriners Children's Portland "Being Part of Something Special"
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/01/Working-at-Shriners-Childrens-PortlandShriners Children's Portland staff members share what their jobs mean to them.
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Going the Extra Mile at Shriners Children’s New England
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/03/Going-the-Extra-MileSocial worker Mayra DeJesus helps patients build brighter futures.
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From Plate to Progress: The Role of Nutrition in Children's Healing
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/03/Good-Nutrition-MonthMarch is the celebration of Good Nutrition Month, initiated by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
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