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Kids Helping Kids, Reimagined: Local High School Student Leads Robotics Team in Life-Changing Service Project

Nov 25, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/11/Kids-Helping-Kids-Reimagined

From organizing childhood fundraisers to volunteering in the Seating and Mobility department, Jack's journey came full circle when his robotics team created life-changing Baby Bug Learning Toy mobility devices for families. 

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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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Update: Use of face masks

Apr 24, 2020 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/04/Actualizacin-Uso-de-cubrebocas

As of April 23rd, both patients and family members must enter the hospital using face masks. This measure intends to ensure that people arrive protected from their homes, wearing face masks at all times.

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COVID-19 Screening and Visitor Protocol at Shriners Hospitals for Children — Galveston

Mar 19, 2020 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/03/COVID-19-screening-and-visitor-protocol-at-Shriners-Hospitals-for-Children-Galveston

Health and safety protocols in place at the Galveston Shriners Hospital in response to COVID-19 (coronavirus).

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The Shrine Maple Sugar Bowl: A Tradition of Sportsmanship and Hope

Sep 01, 2022 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/09/Shrine-Maple-Sugar-Bowl

The Maple Sugar Bowl brings together young athletes, patient ambassadors, Shriners and the entire community to support world-class specialty pediatric care provided at Shriners Children’s locations in Boston and Springfield, Massachusetts and Montreal, Canada.

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16 Children Receive Adaptive Bikes from Shriners Children’s Northern California

Sep 06, 2023 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/08/BikeFit-Northern-California

BikeFit helps kids who are unable to ride a standard two-wheel bike enjoy the same physical and mental benefits as other children as they learn to ride custom adaptive tricycles.

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Orthopedic Residents Attend 2025 PediOrtho WEST Resident Education Course

Apr 18, 2025 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2025/04/PediOrtho-WEST-2025

Shriners Children’s Northern California Hosts Future Leaders in Pediatric Orthopedics

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Spotlight on Susan Brogna

Aug 18, 2020 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/08/Spotlight-on-Susan-Brogna

Susan Brogna has been the medical photographer for Shriners Hospitals for Children — Boston for 24 years. Born with a cleft lip and palate, Sue was often photographed at hospitals when growing up.

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How to Find the Right Provider for Your Child’s Diagnosis: Where to Start

Sep 19, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/09/How-to-Find-the-Right-Provider-Where-to-Start

When you need to find a specialty provider to diagnose your child, begin with these important steps.

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Shriners Children’s Doctor Colleen Ryan Breaks New Ground in Burn Care

Oct 04, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/10/Research-Spotlight-Burn-Care

The Boston surgeon and researcher has studied the field for more than 35 years.