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What is clubfoot?

Oct 23, 2020 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/10/Qu-es-el-pie-equino-varo

This time, we interviewed Dr. Gilberto Rios, who is part of the medical staff at Shriners Hospital, so he could discuss clubfoot deformity. Dr. Rios studied medicine at UNAM His specialty and subspecialty were completed at Shriners Hospital. He has dedicated his work to the treatment of orthopedic m...

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Virtual Turkey Trot and Roll Provides a Holiday Tradition Alternative

Oct 15, 2020 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/10/Virtual-Turkey-Trot-and-Roll-provides-a-holiday-tradition-alternative

The Turkey Trot is “the Most Popular Race in America,” declared Runner’s World one year ago. The iconic publication stated that, since 2015, Thanksgiving has surpassed Independence Day as the most popular day in the United States to run a race.

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Hospital Cafeteria Renamed After Beloved Employee

Oct 30, 2020 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/10/Hospital-cafeteria-renamed-after-beloved-employee

The café at Shriners Hospitals for Children ­— Chicago has a new name to honor a beloved employee. Carmelo Flores worked for years as the daily dishwasher and a nutrition services employee.

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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.

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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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Wrap-Around Care: Family Matters in Treatment at Shriners Children's

Sep 03, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/09/Wrap--Around-Care-Family-Matters-in-Treatment-at-Shriners-Childrens

Shriners Children's knows that involving the family unit is crucial for patient healing.

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Shriners Children’s Research Director Named to National Academy of Medicine

Oct 24, 2022 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/10/Guilak-National-Academy-of-Medicine

Farshid Guilak, Ph.D., research director at Shriners Children’s St. Louis, recently received one of the highest honors in the field of health and medicine. He has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine.

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Transcending Languages and Bridging the Gap, One Note at a Time

Feb 19, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/02/Angela-Music-Therapist

Angela came to Shriners Children’s Texas shortly after her college graduation and described it as a “super-perfect fit.”

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Treating Pediatric Burns: Five Myths and Misconceptions

Jan 16, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/02/Treating-Pediatric-Burns

Shriners Children's burn specialists weigh in and offer five common myths and misconceptions about treating pediatric burns.

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USF Dance Marathon 2021 Goes Virtual

Mar 02, 2021 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2021/03/USF-Dance-Marathon-2021-goes-virtual

Bulls For Kids (BFK) hosts the University of South Florida’s Dance Marathon, a student-run fundraiser benefiting Shriners Healthcare for Children — Florida.