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Service
Pressure Garment Therapy
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Pressure-Garment-TherapyAt Shriners Children's, pressure garment therapy is used to manage scars caused by severe burn wounds.
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School Nurse Resources
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Providers-and-Research/For-Health-Professionals/School-Nurse-ResourcesOur partnership with the National Association of School Nurses (NASN) is a natural extension of our mission and 100-year history of providing compassionate, innovative care.
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Patient Story
Patient Ambassador Featured on 2020 Holiday Card
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/12/Patient-Ambassador-featured-on-2020-holiday-cardPatient ambassador, Katie, is the featured artist on our 2020 holiday card. Katie was born with spina bifida and has been a patient at Shriners Healthcare for Children — Florida since she was 3 years old.
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Patient Story
Patient Springs Back After Spine Surgery
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/07/Patient-springs-back-after-spine-surgeryAs an active gymnast, Madeline underwent a routine physical at practice one day and the examiner discovered a noticeable curve in her spine and an unevenness in her shoulders and hips. After learning of the curve, her family went to the Portland Shriners Hospital for scoliosis treatment.
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Patient Story
Colton: Patient Ambassador
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/12/Colton-Patient-AmbassadorColton, from West Springfield, Massachusetts, became a patient at the Springfield Shriners Hospital in 2012 when he was 3 years old. He was born with a condition known as spina bifida, specifically L2-L3 myelodysplasia, a birth defect that occurs when the spine and spinal cord do not form properly.
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News
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/NewsKeep up to date on the happenings in our healthcare system.
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Featured TV Ads
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Ways-to-Give/Programs/Featured-TV-AdsWatch our best-loved TV ads supporting our patients at Shriners Children's.
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Condition
Exostosis
An exostosis is a benign tumor covered in cartilage that can grow in one or multiple areas of the body, normally around the knee or upper arm. An exostosis can be painless or can cause severe discomfort, requiring surgery.
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Condition
Thyroglossal Duct Cysts & Sinuses
Shriners Children's offers treatment for thyroglossal duct cysts, which are small lumps or connections that can occur on the neck. Children are born with them, and they can lead to drainage of fluid or infection later in life.
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Condition
Meatal Stenosis
Meatal stenosis occurs when the opening at the end of the penis (where urine is released) has narrowed. This is common after a circumcision, but can also be present at birth. A surgical approach can correct this issue.
