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News
Christopher Vara, M.D., Named one of 'Minnesota Physician' 100 Most Influential Health Care Leaders
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/12/Christopher-Vara-MD-named-one-of-Minnesota-Physician-100-Most-Influential-Health-Care-LeadersWe are pleased to announce that Christopher S. Vara, M.D., one of our pediatric orthopaedic surgeons, has been recognized as one of Minnesota's 100 Most Influential Health Care Leaders. Congratulations, Dr. Vara. This honor is well deserved!
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News
Advancing Research Through Collaboration
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/04/Advancing-ResearchThe fifth annual State of Research conference brought together experts from Shriners Children's and Georgia Tech to foster collaborative efforts aimed at driving innovation in pediatric care.
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News
How to Find the Right Provider for Your Child’s Diagnosis: Where to Start
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/09/How-to-Find-the-Right-Provider-Where-to-StartWhen you need to find a specialty provider to diagnose your child, begin with these important steps.
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Podcast
Bravery Ladder Tool to Address Medical Anxiety
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2020/12/Bravery-Ladder-Tool-to-Address-Medical-AnxietyPodcast with Catherine McClellan, Ph.D., discussing psychological support for children experiencing anxiety while receiving medical care.
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News
Hip dysplasia in children
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/09/Displasia-de-cadera-en-niosShriners Hospital is a pioneer in Latin America and has a hip clinic aimed at patients 3 months of age and older with this pathology, and offers treatment follow-up. Regarding the subject, we interviewed Dr. Roberto Galvan, who is the Chief of the teaching department of the hip pathology clinic, so ...
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Podcast
Evan and Terilyns Cleft Journey
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2021/05/Evan-and-Terilyns-Cleft-JourneyA mother shares her powerful story of two children with cleft lip and palate, alongside the children's doctor.
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News
Shriners Children’s Boston Fellowship Program Promotes Promising Advances in Burn Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/02/Research-Promotes-Promising-Advances-in-Burn-CareIrina Filz von Reiterdank, M.D.'s work involving the genetic modification of transplant organs holds tremendous promise in the treatment of severe burn injuries.
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News
The Servant Leader: Patient Care Services Director Guides by Example
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/05/Patient-Care-Services-Director-Guides-by-ExampleThe work of Shriners Children's Greenville's Hope Barbour, director, patient care services, reaches far beyond South Carolina to impact the lives of patients from around the world.
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Patient Story
Father Credits Burn Team With Saving Daughter's Life
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/10/Father-credits-burn-team-with-saving-daughters-lifeWhen she was 3, Lucy came to Shriners Hospitals for Children — Northern California with Stevens-Johnson syndrome and her life on the line. Chief of Burns David Greenhalgh, M.D., and his team saved her life.
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Condition
Apert Syndrome
Apert Syndrome, also known as acrocephalosyndactyly, is a genetic disorder that presents with deformities of the skull, face and limbs. Symptoms include a high forehead, underdeveloped upper jaw and wide-set eyes. Children can also have problems with their vision and teeth. Craniofacial specialists ...