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Neil Reitman Pediatric Burn Institute at Shriners Children's Northern California
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/Northern-California/Our-Care/Neil-Reitman-Burn-InstituteChildren with burn injuries of all severities and types referred to the Neil Reitman Pediatric Burn Institute at Shriners Children’s Northern California are provided pioneering care from an internationally recognized team of specialists.
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Condition
Purpura Fulminans
Purpura fulminans is a rare, serious blood clot condition which appears as a purple rash or patch on the skin, usually following an illness like chicken pox or strep throat. This is an emergency which may need surgery.
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Patient Story
Former Burn Patient Feels Scars are Part of What Make Her Beautiful
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/03/Allison-StoryFormer Shriners Children’s patient Allison considers her burn scars the work of the divine.
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Patient Story
Mother of Burn Patient Encourages Kitchen Safety During Burn Awareness Week
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/02/Kohens-StoryIn December 2021, Kohen, an active 1½-year-old, grabbed onto the cord of a nearby rice cooker while sitting at his high chair in the kitchen.
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Video
Burn Awareness with Boots and Brewster
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2021/09/Burn-Awareness-with-Boots-and-BrewsterLearn tips to keep you, your child and your home safe from burn injuries
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Service
Neurology Services
Physicians at Shriners Children's can provide early diagnosis, intervention and treatment for neurological disorders as well as ongoing care for a neurological component of a child's condition.
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Video
Sunburn Safety
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2023/07/Sunburn-SafetyHere are three easy tips to help prevent sunburns.
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Patient Story
'What Happens Next Is Up to You': Maci’s Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/08/Maci-Burn-Care-StoryMaci is grateful for the compassionate care she received from the staff at Shriners Children's Boston after being badly burned in a house fire as a teenager.
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Patient Story
Chloe's Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/10/ChloeInspired by the care she received at Shriners Children's Boston, Chloe is already raising funds to support other children with burn injuries.
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Patient Story
Meet 2025 Boston Haunted Walk Co-Chairs: Dara 'DJ' and Her Parents, Larissa and Derek
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/07/DJ-Burn-CareAfter recovering from a life-changing burn injury with care from the team at Shriners Children’s Boston, DJ and her parents are now co-chairing the 2025 Boston Haunted Walk.
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