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Shriners Children’s Texas Hosts a Course on Enhancing Pediatric Burn Patient Outcomes: Preparing for Stabilization and Transport
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/11/Enhancing-Pediatric-Burn-Patient-OutcomesShriners Children's Texas and the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) in Galveston have developed a specialized training course to provide optimal care when faced with pediatric burn injuries.
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Exploring New Solutions for Inhalation Injury Recovery
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/11/Exploring-New-Solutions-for-Inhalation-Injury-RecoveryShriners Children’s Texas is embarking on an important new research study that could help improve care for children with inhalation injuries.
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Shriners Hospitals for Children — Galveston Reminds Families About Firework Safety
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/07/Shriners-Hospitals-for-Children-Galveston-reminds-families-about-firework-safetyShriners 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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COVID-19 Restrictions and Recreational Youth Sports
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2021/01/COVID-19-restrictions-and-recreational-youth-sportsIn 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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Shriners Children's Boston Patient Emphasizes Fire Pit Safety During Summer
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/07/Patient-Emphasizes-Fire-Pit-Safety-During-SummerAfter sustaining injuries from stepping on hot sand where a fire pit had been located, Shriners Children's Boston patient Sawyer is emphasizing summer fire pit safety.
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Why Is Choosing a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon for Your Child Important?
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2025/05/Choosing-a-Pediatric-Orthopedic-SurgeonWe explain how they differ from general orthopedic surgeons because parents should know that the differences are stark.
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Shriners Children’s Encourages Families to Keep Holiday Traditions Safe and Burn-Free
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2025/11/Keep-Holiday-Traditions-Safe-and-Burn-FreeWith more time spent cooking and celebrating, clinicians remind parents that simple precautions and close supervision can prevent severe burn injuries this holiday season.
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Overtraining in the Pediatric Athlete
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/04/Overtraining-in-the-Pediatric-AthleteOvertraining can often lead to chronic injuries due to the repetitive stress put on the bones and joints without sufficient time for recovery.
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The ABCs of Burn Care for School Age Children - A Resource for School Nurses
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/09/ABCs-of-Burn-Care-for-School-Age-ChildrenAs students head back to school this fall, it is important for school nurses to be aware of the common sources of burn injuries.
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Empowering Pediatric Patients to Thrive with Psychology and Psychiatry Services
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2025/10/Patients-Thrive-with-Psychology-and-Psychiatry-ServicesThe Shriners Children’s Boston psychology and psychiatry team empowers pediatric patients to navigate mental health challenges associated with their injuries.
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