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Condition
Klippel-Feil Syndrome
Klippel-Feil syndrome occurs when bones in the neck abnormally fuse together before birth. Signs include a short neck, a low hairline at the back of the head or limited ability to turn the neck.
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Condition
Williams Syndrome
Williams Syndrome is a genetic condition that can result in weak joints or muscles, learning delays and possible heart issues, with a need for ongoing care. Shriners Children’s can develop a plan to treat the related conditions.
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News
Patient of Courage: Marius Woodward
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/12/Patient-of-courage-Marius-WoodwardShriners for Children Medical Center Patient Ambassador Marius Woodward was selected by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons as one of five for the Patients of Courage: Triumph Over Adversity program.
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Five Exercises to Help Keep Your Mind and Body Happy
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/08/Five-exercises-to-help-keep-your-mind-and-body-happyLaura Lewis Hollingshead, CTRS, TRS knows that the best motivation for getting kids moving is to make it fun. When she saw the stretches published by the rehabilitation team at Shriners Hospitals for Children — Spokane, she loved the nature theme they offered with stretches.
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A Weekday Convenience
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/08/A-weekday-convenienceAstrid was playing on her bike when she fell off and injured her hand. Her father immediately took her to an emergency room where X-rays were taken, and they were told that it was just a hairline fracture. The staff then proceeded to set her hand and sent the family home, explaining that they should...
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What's up, Zadoc!
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/08/Whats-up-ZadocThe Honolulu Shriners Hospital announces that Zadoc, a 1 1/2-year-old Labrador retriever, has accepted the position as first full-time hospital facility dog and Chief of Snuggles.
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Pen Pal Program
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/11/Pen-pal-programPen pal program created to connect Shriners Children's patients of a similar age and diagnosis to write letters to each other.
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Shriners Hospitals for Children — Spokane COVID-19 Update
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/04/Shriners-Hospitals-for-Children-Spokane-COVID-19-updateHealth and safety protocols in place at the Spokane Shriners Hospital in response to COVID-19 (coronavirus)..
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COVID-19 – How to Make an Appointment
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/04/COVID-19-How-to-make-an-appointmentSafety remains our number one priority; we have been working to rapidly transform how our patients continue to access the care they need. We are closely monitoring updates and alerts from local health departments and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and are actively following th...
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Keather's Dolphin Tale
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/12/Keathers-dolphin-taleThanks 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.