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Hemiatrophy
Children born with hemiatrophy have unequal leg lengths due to the absence of one side of the leg. A limb lengthening procedure is the most common treatment for this type of limb difference.
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Care Inspires Patient's Sister to Pursue Medicine
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2021/02/Care-inspires-patients-sister-to-pursue-medicineLauren is an aspiring doctor studying pre-med at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Her interest in medicine developed at a young age, when Lauren accompanied her sister on appointments to the Boston Shriners Hospital.
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Interpreter Receives Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Equity Award
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/10/Interpreter-receives-Robert-Wood-Johnson-Foundation-Health-Equity-AwardSusy Molano, certified medical interpreter at the Portland Shriners Hospital, was recently honored with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Award for Health Equity presented by the Asian Pacific Islander Caucus for Public Health.
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Child Life Services at Shriners Childrens Boston
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2021/10/Child-Life-Services-at-Shriners-Childrens-BostonPet therapy and music therapy are just two ways our child life specialists connect with our patients.
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Companies and Community Provide Patients Toys and Gifts
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/12/Companies-and-community-provide-patients-toys-and-giftsWe are grateful for the support of area businesses, foundations and community organizations who provide toys and monetary donations. In 2020 many companies shifted to electronic or monetary options due to the pandemic.
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Virtual Visit From a Cardinals Ace
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/12/Virtual-visit-from-a-Cardinals-aceIn a year in which physical presence has too often been replaced by sometimes fuzzy images of loved ones near and far, St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Jack Flaherty came through crystal clear Friday afternoon.
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COVID-19 (Coronavirus): What to Expect at the Salt Lake City Shriners Hospital
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/03/COVID-19-coronavirus-What-to-expect-at-the-Salt-Lake-City-Shriners-HospitalHealth and safety protocols in place at the Salt Lake City Shriners Hospital in response to COVID-19 (coronavirus).
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Boston Board of Governors Chairman Reflects on a Legacy of Caring for Children
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/05/Boston-Shriner-ReflectionAccording to Dean Whalen, Shriners Children's is special because of its ability to provide wrap-around care that cannot be received anywhere else.
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Good Night Lights Brings Holiday Cheer to Patients
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/12/Good-Night-Lights-2022For the fourth year in a row, fire trucks and police cars filled the front parking circle, and their flashing lights lit up the night sky for patients and families to enjoy.
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Educating the Healthcare Professionals of Tomorrow in Cyprus
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/02/Educating-Healthcare-Professionals-in-CyprusIn an effort to care for more kids in more places, staff of Shriners Children’s shares its compassion and expertise across the world.
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