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Help Prevent Childhood Fractures
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2021/02/Help-prevent-childhood-fracturesFractures are common in childhood, with up to 50% of children experiencing a broken bone. Falls, recreational activity and sports are common culprits. Consider these tips to help prevent common fractures.
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Rewriting Their Stories
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/11/Rewriting-their-stories“Mama Amy” is Amy Nicholas, an Arnold, Missouri, resident who, along with her husband, Greg, has served as host parent to five children from across the world over the past three years. She is one of three host mothers currently shepherding international children through surgeries and follow-up physi...
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Do you know what pollicization is?
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/11/Sabes-qu-es-la-pulgarizacinPollicization is currently one of the procedures performed quite frequently at Shriners Hospital. This procedure consists in converting one of the fingers of the hand into a thumb for patients who are unfortunately born without this finger, or that have lost their thumb due to some type of trauma. T...
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Companies and Community Provide Patients Toys and Gifts
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/12/Companies-and-community-provide-patients-toys-and-giftsWe are grateful for the support of area businesses, foundations and community organizations who provide toys and monetary donations. In 2020 many companies shifted to electronic or monetary options due to the pandemic.
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Hip dysplasia in children
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/09/Displasia-de-cadera-en-niosShriners Hospital is a pioneer in Latin America and has a hip clinic aimed at patients 3 months of age and older with this pathology, and offers treatment follow-up. Regarding the subject, we interviewed Dr. Roberto Galvan, who is the Chief of the teaching department of the hip pathology clinic, so ...
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COVID-19 (Coronavirus): What to Expect at the Salt Lake City Shriners Hospital
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/03/COVID-19-coronavirus-What-to-expect-at-the-Salt-Lake-City-Shriners-HospitalHealth and safety protocols in place at the Salt Lake City Shriners Hospital in response to COVID-19 (coronavirus).
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Board Chairman Reflects on Why Being a Shriner is so Important to Him
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/05/Texas-Shriner-ReflectionSteve White has been a Shriner since 2001 and was inspired by the chance to help children and their families.