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Podcast
Muscular Dystrophy and Neuromuscular Conditions
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2021/05/Muscular-Dystrophy-and-Neuromuscular-ConditionsPodcast with Dr. Ken Silver, pediatric neurologist, about muscular dystrophy and neuromuscular conditions.
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Patient Story
Still Me: Vanessa’s Journey of Strength, Surgery and Self-Acceptance
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/11/Vanessa-spine-and-spinal-cord-careVanessa, born with serious neuromuscular challenges, has grown strong and confident thanks to years of supportive, specialized care at Shriners Children’s.
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News
Ken Kozole and Shauna Larson Retire
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/09/Ken-Kozole-and-Shauna-Larson-retireTwo staff members who have worked for Shriners Hospitals for Children for over 20 years are retiring. Ken Kozole, who started July 29, 1998 and Shauna Larson who started October 2, 2000.
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News
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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Specialty
Urology
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/UrologyPediatric urologists treat conditions of the bladder, urinary tract, kidney and genitalia for boys and girls from birth to early adulthood.
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Podcast
Sports Medicine Therapy Services at Shriners Children's Portland
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2025/03/Sports-Medicine-Shriners-Childrens-PortlandMichelle Foss, PT, D.P.T., at Shriners Children's Portland, explains tailoring physical therapy to the individual athlete after injury or surgery.
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Podcast
Genomics and Precision Medicine
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2021/10/Genomics-and-Precision-MedicineOur genomics research may provide breakthrough medical care for specific childhood conditions.
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Podcast
How to Become a Patient at the Portland Shriners Hospital
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2020/10/How-to-Become-a-Patient-at-the-Portland-Shriners-HospitalPodcast with Aimee James explaining the process of becoming a new patient at Shriners Children's Portland.
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Podcast
Gait Analysis in Children and Osteogenesis Imperfecta
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2021/07/Gait-Analysis-in-Children-and-Osteogenesis-ImperfectaPodcast with Dr. Peter Smith on Osteogenesis Imperfecta, and how motion analysis helps orthopedic care.
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News
Changing the Trajectory of Young Athletes' Lives Through Research, Technology and Treatment
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/02/Changing-the-Trajectory-of-Young-AthletesMotion analysis engineer Patrick Fischer, Ph.D., is excited to be leading a multi-disciplinary team whose goal is to prevent re-injury and promote healing in young athletes.
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