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From Burn Survivor to Burn Surgeon: Jason Heard, M.D., Encourages Burn Safety
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/01/Shriners-Childrens-Physician-Urges-Safety-During-National-Burn-Awareness-WeekJason Heard, M.D., was nearly killed after playing with flammable liquids in the backyard with his childhood friends.
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Shriners Children’s Southern California Encourages Awareness During National Scoliosis Awareness Month
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/06/National-Scoliosis-Awareness-MonthJune is National Scoliosis Awareness Month, and the medical staff at Shriners Children’s are reminding parents about the importance of scoliosis screenings in children and adolescents.
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The Most Amazing Care Anywhere
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/09/The-Most-Amazing-Care-AnywhereToday Shriners Hospitals for Children — Northern California launched a new campaign titled The Most Amazing Care Anywhere in parts of California and Nevada, featuring real stories and experiences from patients.
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Shriners Children’s Opens Build-A-Bear Foundation Buddy Rooms at Locations throughout North America
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/09/Build-A-Bear-Foundation-Buddy-RoomsShriners Children’s and Build-A-Bear Foundation have joined forces to offer a one-of-a-kind experience to the patients at Shriners Children’s, helping to provide hope and healing to children receiving care.
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Collaborations in International Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/02/Collaborations-in-International-CareGlobal Medical Relief Fund aids those in need with the help from Shriners Children's.
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Shriners Children’s Doctor Colleen Ryan Breaks New Ground in Burn Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/10/Research-Spotlight-Burn-CareThe Boston surgeon and researcher has studied the field for more than 35 years.
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Hawaii Patient Ambassador Hekili Featured in Video
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/07/Hawaii-Patient-Hekili-Featured-in-VideoShriners Children's latest Watch Me campaign commercial is now airing in Hawaii and features Shriners Children's Hawaii Patient Ambassador Hekili.
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'Watch Me' Campaign Earns Regional EMMY® Award
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/11/Emmy-AwardsThe eight spots of the campaign showcase Shriners Children’s as a leader in pediatric care through a poetic script that highlights a patient’s story and their positive outcome, and ends with the child saying emphatically, “Watch Me.”
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Seeing Scoliosis Differently: Preventing, Innovating and Transforming Lives
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2025/07/Seeing-Scoliosis-DifferentlyMillions of children are at risk of scoliosis, but early detection can change everything. Learn why a single consultation can make a life-changing difference, and how innovation is helping deliver safer, more personalized scoliosis care.
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Franklin K. Gettys, MD
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Our-Care-Providers/G/Franklin-K-Gettys-MD-75322Franklin K. Gettys, MD specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery.
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