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Cranial Remolding at Shriners Children’s New England

May 29, 2025 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2025/05/Cranial-Remolding-Program

Shriners Children’s New England is proud to introduce a new cranial remolding program, designed to treat infants with acquired head shape abnormalities through expert, customized care.

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Shriners Hospitals for Children — Galveston Reminds Families About Firework Safety

Jul 02, 2020 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/07/Shriners-Hospitals-for-Children-Galveston-reminds-families-about-firework-safety

Shriners Hospitals for Children — Galveston wants to remind everyone to be especially careful with fireworks when little ones are around. Nearly half of all fireworks injuries involve children under the age of 18.

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'Tis the Season for Giving!

Nov 25, 2020 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/11/Tis-the-season-for-giving

The holiday season is quickly approaching, and that means that Giving Tuesday is right around the corner. Internationally recognized as a global generosity movement, Giving Tuesday occurs this year on December 1.

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'POPS' Stands for More Than Pediatric Orthotic and Prosthetic Services

Oct 30, 2020 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/10/POPS-stands-for-more-than-Pediatric-Orthotic-and-Prosthetic-Services

Pediatric Orthotic and Prosthetic Services (POPS) – Southeast, LLC, at Shriners Hospitals for Children — Greenville is an in-house resource, providing care for our patients who have limb deficiencies or bracing needs from infancy to 18 years of age.

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From Plate to Progress: The Role of Nutrition in Children's Healing

Mar 26, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/03/Good-Nutrition-Month

March is the celebration of Good Nutrition Month, initiated by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

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DEXA Scan Technology Improves Patient Care

May 10, 2023 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/05/Prioritizing-the-Best-Technology

Four Shriners Children’s locations have a DEXA Scan: Portland, Chicago, Montreal and Galveston.

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Resilience in Action

May 20, 2025 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2025/05/Resilience-in-Action

In a heartwarming episode of 7 Questions with Emmy, 16-year-old Shriners Children’s Patient Ambassador Kaleb shares his inspiring journey of resilience with 11-year-old Emmy, highlighting life lessons, support from his care team and dreams of a future in media.

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Shriners Children’s Twin Cities Celebrates 20 Years of Winter Camp Achieve

Feb 19, 2025 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2025/02/Winter-Camp-Achieve-2025-recap

Winter Camp Achieve is held for kids ages 5-19 and provides an opportunity for kids with limb differences to try everything from the bunny hill to black diamonds when they’re ready. Shriners Children’s twentieth Camp Achieve Winter was enjoyed by 30 campers and 25 volunteers on February 1, 2025.

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November is Bladder Health Month

Nov 12, 2020 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/11/November-is-Bladder-Health-Month

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common infections in pediatrics. It accounts for approximately 1.5 million outpatient visits in the United States every year. It occurs in 11% of girls and 4% of boys.

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Caring for Patients with Juvenile Arthritis

Jul 24, 2020 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/07/Caring-for-patients-with-juvenile-arthritis

Juvenile arthritis affects nearly 300,000 children in the United States. Pediatric rheumatologist Linda Wagner-Weiner, M.D., leads a multidisciplinary family-centered care team.