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Boston Shriners Hospital Patient Inspired to Pursue a Medical Degree

Jan 07, 2021 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/01/Boston-Shriners-Hospital-patient-inspired-to-pursue-a-medical-degree

Boston Shriners Hospital patient inspired to pursue a medical degree

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Back to the Beautiful Music

Nov 10, 2020 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/11/Back-to-the-beautiful-music

Jasmine nestles her viola underneath her chin and takes a deep breath. The 11-year-old Evansville, Indiana, girl can get lost in the moment while making music. Thanks to recent surgery at Shriners Hospitals for Children — St. Louis, she now can do so without pain.

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Shriners Children’s Spokane Shares Tips to Prevent Playground Injuries

Apr 11, 2022 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/04/Tips-to-Prevent-Playground-Injuries

Playground accidents are some of the more common and potentially life-altering childhood injuries.

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Spokane Shriners Hospital Hosts Drive-Thru Trick-or-Treating Event

Oct 26, 2020 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/10/Spokane-Shriners-Hospital-hosts-drive-thru-trick-or-treating-event

Since 2007, the Spokane Shriners Hospital child life and recreational therapy departments have partnered with the Spirit of Children Foundation to host a Halloween party for patients and their families. Normally, participants enjoy craft projects, face painting, goodies and leave with a brand new co...

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Shriners Children's Leads Cutting-edge Arthrogryposis Research

Nov 21, 2023 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/11/Arthrogryposis-Research-Event

Shriners Children's Arthrogryposis Research Group met for its first research event at Shriners Hospitals for Children — Canada.

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Shriners Hospitals for Children Canada Kicks Off Centennial Celebrations with a Special Event for its Local, National and International Community

Feb 17, 2025 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2025/02/Shriners-Hospitals-for-Children-Canada-Centennial-Celebration

This year marks a historic milestone for Shriners Hospitals for Children Canada as it proudly celebrates 100 years of transforming children’s lives through specialized pediatric care, groundbreaking research and a commitment to innovation.

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Introducing Our 2020 Shriners Hospitals for Children Open Standard Bearer Representative, Danielle

Jul 01, 2020 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/07/Introducing-our-2020-Shriners-Hospitals-for-Children-Open-standard-bearer-representative-Danielle

Danielle, a high school junior in Tampa, Florida, has a goal of being a Paralympian. Born in China, she developed a life-threatening hand infection, which lead to a below-elbow amputation when she was 3 weeks old.

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Mother and Son Treated for Osteogenesis Imperfecta at Shriners Hospitals for Children

Aug 31, 2020 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/08/Mother-and-son-treated-for-osteogenesis-imperfecta-at-Shriners-Hospitals-for-Children

Medical team's expertise in treating osteogenesis imperfecta (brittle bone disease) helps Hunter thrive.

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Patient Shares Her Beautiful Artwork

Nov 19, 2020 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/11/Patient-shares-her-beautiful-artwork

Boston Shriners Hospital patient Milagros is a talented artist who loves to share her drawings. She is creating a piece to display in the hospital’s family waiting room.

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Jacob's Story: On Track for Greatness

Jan 11, 2021 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/01/Jacobs-story-On-track-for-greatness

When James and Rachel of Plymouth, Connecticut, adopted 19-month-old Jacob from China in 2013, they knew right away that there would be no stopping him. Despite being born without a right hand and right leg, Jacob was on the go!