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September is National Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Month

Aug 31, 2020 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/08/September-is-National-Muscular-Dystrophy-Awareness-Month

September is National Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Month, an annual observance that raises awareness for more than 250,000 families across the nation who are living with the neuromuscular disease.

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Shriners Children’s Southern California Encourages Awareness During National Scoliosis Awareness Month

Jun 06, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/06/National-Scoliosis-Awareness-Month

June is National Scoliosis Awareness Month, and the medical staff at Shriners Children’s are reminding parents about the importance of scoliosis screenings in children and adolescents.

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Burn Awareness Week 2022: Burning Issues in the Kitchen!

Feb 05, 2022 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/02/Burn-Awareness-Week-2022-Bos

This year Burn Awareness Week is focusing on safe cooking for the whole family.

Patient Story

October is National Spina Bifida Awareness Month

Oct 27, 2021 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/10/October-is-National-Spina-Bifida-Awareness-Month

Jessica, aka “Jessie,” has been coming to Shriners Children's Florida since 2006. She was born with spina bifida, scoliosis, bilateral hip dysplasia and clubfoot; all of which she has received support and care for at our outpatient center.

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Raising Awareness of Scoliosis After Childhood Spinal Cord Injury

Sep 08, 2025 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2025/09/Raising-Awareness-of-Scoliosis-After-Childhood-Spinal-Cord-Injury

During Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month, Shriners Children’s highlights scoliosis as a common condition after spinal injury.

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Shriners Children’s Highlights Household Dangers for National Burn Awareness Week

Jan 30, 2025 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2025/01/Shriners-Childrens-Highlights-Household-Dangers-for-National-Burn-Awareness-Week

The healthcare system sees roughly 3,000 pediatric burn patients every year at its facilities throughout the country.

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Burn Awareness with Boots and Brewster

Jul 20, 2015 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2021/09/Burn-Awareness-with-Boots-and-Brewster

Learn tips to keep you, your child and your home safe from burn injuries

Patient Story

Celebrating Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness Month: Remi’s Story

Jul 18, 2025 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/07/Remi-Cleft-Lip-and-Palate-Care

A compassionate, team-based approach helped Remi's family thrive.

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Mother Raises Awareness After Son's Burn Care at Shriners Children’s Boston

Mar 29, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/04/Walkers-Story

Walker’s burn care at Shriners Children’s Boston comes with an important message for families.

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Student Winners Announced for the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services Burn Awareness Video Contest

May 16, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/05/DFS-Video-Contest

Shriners Children's Boston supports the annual contest, which helps educate students and their peers.