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First in Chicago to Offer New Lightweight Prosthetic Partial Hand for Teenagers
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/11/First-in-Chicago-to-offer-new-lightweight-prosthetic-partial-hand-for-teenagersThe Prosthetic and Orthotic Services (POPS) department now offers a lighter-weight hand prosthetic for teens. Shriners Hospitals is the first hospital in Chicago to offer the M-Fingers carbon fiber technology specifically designed to fit children.
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Patient Story
Unbroken Effort
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/11/Unbroken-effortMoments of levity are rare when parents share the stories of how their children ended up at Shriners Hospitals for Children — St. Louis for treatment. And then there’s Hadley’s mom, Connie.
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COVID-19: Visiting the Salt Lake City Shriners Hospital
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/11/COVID-19-Visiting-the-Salt-Lake-City-Shriners-HospitalThe health and safety of patients, families and staff is our highest priority at Shriners Hospitals for Children — Salt Lake City. COVID-19 (coronavirus) has changed how we do some things. But we are still here, providing the most amazing care anywhere.
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Orthotic and Prosthetic Services Help Teen Girl Pursue Her Passions
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Pediatric Surgeon Publishes Article in Pull-Thru Network, Inc. Exclusive Newsletter
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/11/Pediatric-surgeon-publishes-article-in-Pull-Thru-Network-Inc-exclusive-newsletterShriners Hospitals for Children — Northern California’s Medical Director of the Pediatric Colorectal Center Payam Saadai, M.D., recently submitted a thought leadership piece to the Pull-Thru Network, Inc. for distribution in their exclusive, quarterly newsletter.
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Wheelchair Costume Clinic Finds a Way Amid a Pandemic
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/11/Wheelchair-costume-clinic-finds-a-way-amid-a-pandemicCountless events have been cancelled or gone virtual, thanks to the coronavirus pandemic; however, the Halloween Wheelchair Costume Clinic at Shriners Hospitals for Children — Salt Lake City wasn’t going to be stopped!
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'POPS' Stands for More Than Pediatric Orthotic and Prosthetic Services
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/10/POPS-stands-for-more-than-Pediatric-Orthotic-and-Prosthetic-ServicesPediatric Orthotic and Prosthetic Services (POPS) – Southeast, LLC, at Shriners Hospitals for Children — Greenville is an in-house resource, providing care for our patients who have limb deficiencies or bracing needs from infancy to 18 years of age.
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The importance of washing your hands
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/10/La-importancia-del-lavado-de-manosHand hygiene is a procedure known worldwide as the elimination of microorganisms through the use of soap and water, or hand sanitizer. This action has been used to counteract Health Care Associated Infections (HAI). Over the years, it has become clear that it is not just a procedure, it is a patient...
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Nurse Honored for Remarkable Service as 2020 DAISY Award Winner
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/10/Nurse-honored-for-remarkable-service-as-2020-DAISY-Award-winnerSadie Bach, a registered nurse in the intensive care unit at Shriners Hospitals for Children — Northern California, is the recipient of the 2020 DAISY Award. The annual award recognizes nurses who go above and beyond their day-to-day responsibilities to make a positive difference for patients and th...
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Kids Aren't Just Little Adults
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/10/Kids-arent-just-little-adultsKids aren't just little adults, so when kids require medical care, it’s important that they identify providers who specialize in pediatrics. For any medical condition related to your child’s bones, muscles, or joints, you will want to consult an orthopaedist, particularly a pediatric orthopaedist.