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Virtual Reality Helps Kids Cope with Pain and Anxiety

https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/07/Virtual-Reality-Helps-Kids

Virtual reality (VR) is an immersive technology that brings users into a 3D imaginary world that looks and feels real.

Female patient wearing virtual reality helmet next to female child life specialist

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Gene Bradley Named the 2020 Employee of the Year

https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2021/01/Gene-Bradley-named-the-2020-Employee-of-the-Year

As staff members gathered, socially distanced, in the central activities area of Shriners Hospitals for Children — Salt Lake City, excitement was in the air. As voted on by staff members from the pool of 12 Employees of the Month from the year, the Employee of the Year was about to be announced.

Gene and two staff members salt lake city

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Art With Heart Feels the Love

https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/10/Art-with-Heart

Art with Heart is a dance competition benefitting Shriners Children’s Salt Lake City that features nationally acclaimed dancers ages 4-18 from three top dance studios in Utah.

Dancers performing at the Art with Heart dance competition

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Shriners Children’s Camps: All About Giving Kids Opportunities

https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/10/Shriners-Childrens-Camps

Shriners Children’s wrapped up another season of camps designed to give patients the opportunity for extraordinary experiences and, most importantly, to just let kids be kids.

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A Career of Care: Jeannie Keith Recognized with DAISY Nurse Leader Award

https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2025/07/Jeannies-DAISY-Nurse-Leader-Award

In May 2025, Jeannie was honored with one of the most meaningful recognitions in nursing: the DAISY Nurse Leader Award.

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Shriners Children’s Spokane Shares Tips to Prevent Playground Injuries

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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2025 Virtual Reality Expo: Accelerating Innovation in Healthcare

https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2025/05/VR-Expo-2025

On Friday, April 25, Shriners Hospitals for Children Canada hosted the 2025 Virtual Reality Expo.

a child wearing a pair of virtual reality goggles

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COVID-19 Restrictions and Recreational Youth Sports

https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2021/01/COVID-19-restrictions-and-recreational-youth-sports

In California, youth recreational sports are still on pause for much of the state. While guidelines released back in August 2020 allow recreational sports to conduct modified skill-building conditioning and training, full-contact and normal competitive matches are still on hold.

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'Tis the Season for Giving!

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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The Building Blocks to Stronger Bones

https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/10/The-building-blocks-to-stronger-bones

Growing bones require more than just a glass of milk to remain up to the task of supporting kids as they run, jump and play. While childhood is the ideal time to build up that bone bank, adults also can adjust their lifestyles for better bone health. Here are three habits the whole family can follow...

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