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Shriners Children's Texas Receives Heathy Kids, Healthy Families® Grant from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas

https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/01/BCBSGrant

The Healthy Kids, Healthy Families funding will support Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas' commitment to community-based organizations supporting children and families who have been impacted by the health, economic and social implications of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Female patient in motion analysis center with text that says thank you Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas

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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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Fulkerson Osteotomy Successfully Addresses Most Common Cause of Pediatric Knee Pain

https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/07/Fulkerson-osteotomy-successfully-addresses-most-common-cause-of-pediatric-knee-pain

As of 2020, Shriners Hospitals for Children — Greenville’s T. Whitney Gibson, D.O., has now successfully completed over 50 of these life-improving operations.

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Camp Winning Hands Provides Place for Kids and Teens to Reach for the Stars

https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/08/Camp-Winning-Hands

Camp Winning Hands provides a safe camping experience where kids can focus on being at camp, doing typical camp activities, without having to worry about explaining their hand differences.

four camp participants, three boys and one girl

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The Transformative Power of Laser Treatment for Scars

https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/09/Power-of-Laser-Treatment-for-Burn-Scars

The world-renowned burn teams at Shriners Children’s are increasing and expanding the use of transformative technology to bring relief and comfort to young burn survivors.

female burn care provider examines burn scars on patient's hand

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Shriners Children's Shreveport to Adopt New Model of Patient Care

https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/10/Shriners-Childrens-Shreveport-to-Adopt-New-Model-of-Patient-Care

In a move designed to better reflect changes in healthcare delivery, Shriners Children’s Shreveport will adopt an outpatient clinic-based patient care model.

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Pumpkin Carving Safety Tips

https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/10/Pumpkin-Carving-Safety-Tips

Use caution this Halloween and take steps to prevent hand injuries when pumpkin carving by observing the following safety tips.

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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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The Important Role of Nutrition During Recovery

https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/11/Nutrition-During-Recovery

There are many factors involved in the healing process, and nutrition is one to not overlook.

female dietitians, posters reading: "make small changes one meal at a time," broccoli, berry good, perfect, meat journey," cook, share enjoy, more than food: how you eat is important too!"

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Blake A. Carroll Scholarship Winner is Olivia Sauer

https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2021/01/Blake-A-Carroll-scholarship-winner-is-Olivia-Sauer

Olivia Sauer, a scheduling coordinator in the wheelchair and seating department, was announced as the winner. A student at the University of Utah, Olivia is working toward a Bachelor of Science degree in health society and policy with minors in psychology and nutrition.

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