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Shriners Children's St. Louis Advances Groundbreaking Research in Gene Therapy

Oct 17, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/10/Groundbreaking-Research-in-Gene-Therapy

Using gene therapy, a pair of doctors from Shriners Children’s St. Louis have discovered a revolutionary new way to battle childhood obesity by converting harmful fatty acids into beneficial ones.

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Seeing Scoliosis Differently: Preventing, Innovating and Transforming Lives

Jun 29, 2025 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2025/07/Seeing-Scoliosis-Differently

Millions of children are at risk of scoliosis, but early detection can change everything. Learn why a single consultation can make a life-changing difference, and how innovation is helping deliver safer, more personalized scoliosis care.

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Shriners Children’s Receives Record Number of Press Ganey Awards

Jan 30, 2023 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/01/Press-Ganey-Awards-2022

Shriners Children's was recently honored with nine Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Awards® and five Pinnacle of Excellence Awards®.

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After 32 Years, Michelle James, M.D., Leaves a Lasting Legacy at Shriners Children’s Northern California

Aug 30, 2023 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/08/Michelle-James-Legacy

For over 30 years, Dr. James has poured her heart and soul into the advancement and expansion of pediatric orthopedic services at Shriners Children's Northern California.

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Shriners Children’s Receives 11 Press Ganey Awards

Nov 11, 2021 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2021/11/Press-Ganey-2021

Shriners Children’s is proud to have been recognized 11 times by Press Ganey as one of the leading organizations in healthcare.

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Gerald Putman Announced as Chairman of the Shriners Children’s New England Board of Governors

Feb 05, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/02/New-England-Board-of-Governors-Chairman

Jerry has been a board member since 2021, joining the executive committee in 2023 as vice chairman.

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Shriners Children's Clinic Opens in Culiacan, Sinaloa

May 24, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/05/Abre-clinica-en-Culiacan-Sinaloa

In strategic alliance with Hospital Angeles, Shriners Children's celebrates the opening of its most recent clinic in Culiacan, Sinaloa.

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Great Bend Couple Recognized for Their Giving to Shriners Children's Philadelphia

Oct 22, 2021 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2021/10/Great-Bend-Couple-Recognized-for-Their-Giving-to-Shriners-Childrens-Philadelphia

Theron and Dawn Banker were recently acknowledged for their generous giving to Shriners Children’s Philadelphia.

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Shriners Children’s Rhizotomy Research Wins International Award

Nov 07, 2022 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/11/Rhizotomy-Research-Wins-International-Award

The research explores the impacts of a selective dorsal rhizotomy (SDR) procedure in young adults.

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Bike Party Sacramento Brings Pedal-Powered Parade and Toys to Patients

Dec 08, 2020 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/12/Bike-Party-Sacramento-brings-pedal-powered-parade-and-toys-to-patients

Bike Party Sacramento brought a pedal-powered parade and a large donation of toys to Shriners Hospitals for Children — Northern California earlier this week.