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Shriners Children's Texas Receives Heathy Kids, Healthy Families® Grant from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas

https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/01/BCBSGrant

The Healthy Kids, Healthy Families funding will support Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas' commitment to community-based organizations supporting children and families who have been impacted by the health, economic and social implications of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Female patient in motion analysis center with text that says thank you Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas

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Orthopaedic Surgeons Named Top Docs 2020 by Chicago Magazine

https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/09/Orthopaedic-surgeons-named-Top-Docs-2020-by-Chicago-Magazine

Four Shriners Hospitals for Children — Chicago physicians have been named to Chicago Magazine’s Top Doctors: Orthopedics and Sports Medicine 2020 list.

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Kenneth Silver, MD

https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Our-Care-Providers/S/Kenneth-Silver-MD-61686

Kenneth Silver, MD specializes in Pediatric Neurology.

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Medinah Ladies Fashion Show Supports Nurses

https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/05/Medinah-Ladies-Fashion-Show-Supports-Nurses

The 45th annual Medinah Ladies Fashion Show featured moving patient stories and the latest spring trends, all in support of the amazing nursing care provided at Shriners Children's Chicago.

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Summer Heat May Reveal Signs of Scoliosis

https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/06/Be-Spine-Aware

Pediatric spine surgeons at Shriners Children's are encouraging parents to be spine aware during National Scoliosis Awareness Month.

Doctor discussing scoliosis with a male patient who is sitting on exam table

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Pressure Garment Therapy

https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Pressure-Garment-Therapy

At Shriners Children's, pressure garment therapy is used to manage scars caused by severe burn wounds.

physician applies pressure garments to female patient arm

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Coping with Stress and Anxiety During the Pandemic

https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/11/Coping-with-stress-and-anxiety-during-the-pandemic

7 tips to help stress and anxiety during COVID-19. During these challenging times, it is important to take the time to assess the impact of the pandemic on our children and ourselves.

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Keather's Dolphin Tale

https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/12/Keathers-dolphin-tale

Thanks to the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, we were able to surprise Patient Ambassador Keather with a dream opportunity: a Virtual Reality 360 Experience headset of the aquarium and free trip and hotel stay to Clearwater, Florida to visit the Clearwater Marine Aquarium in person at a later date.

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Shriners Children’s Offers Burn Prevention Tips to Keep Your Family Safe This Holiday Season

https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/11/Holiday-Burn-Awareness

As specialists in burn care, Shriners Children’s offers burn prevention tips this holiday season.

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Spasticity

https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Spasticity

Spasticity is abnormal muscle stiffness, making it difficult for a child to perform coordinated movements. Doctors and therapists at Shriners Children’s provide prompt, family-centered care tailored to your child’s needs.

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