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News
Spina Bifida Treatment Approved by FDA for Human Clinical Trials
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/10/Spina-bifida-treatment-approved-by-FDA-for-human-clinical-trialsShriners Hospitals for Children — Northern California’s surgeon in chief, Diana Farmer, M.D., and principal investigator for the Institute for Pediatric Regenerative Medicine, Aijun Wang, Ph.D., have received approval for a human clinical trial from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to tes...
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Patient Story
Jack Navigates Cerebral Palsy With an All-Smiles Attitude
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/10/Jack-navigates-cerebral-palsy-with-an-all-smiles-attitudeAt the Portland Shriners Hospital, Jack is treated for the orthopaedic effects of cerebral palsy. He comes in for comprehensive care several times a month including visits to see his pediatric orthopaedic physician, Katie Fuchs, M.D., as well as for physical therapy and speech therapy sessions.
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Patient Story
Carrie's Inspiring Story of Healing
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/10/Carries-inspiring-story-of-healingJust three days before her 17th birthday, Carrie was in a horrific car accident less than five miles from her home. She sustained second, third and fourth degree burns over 70% of her body and suffered a serious brain injury. Carrie was airlifted to Massachusetts General Hospital, then transferred t...
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Video
Spine Surgery and Scoliosis Care, The Most Amazing Care Anywhere
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2020/10/Spine-Surgery-and-Scoliosis-Care-The-Most-Amazing-Care-AnywhereOur Pediatric Spine Center offers a specialized program for the evaluation and management of pediatric spinal disorders.. From common idiopathic adolescent scoliosis to the most complex young spine deformities, we believe each child deserves an individualized treatment plan utilizing the most advanc...
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Patient Story
Chicago Police, Chicago Bears Celebrate Alex's Progress in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation
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Ken Kozole and Shauna Larson Retire
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/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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Hospital Staff Find Creative Solution to COVID-19 Limitations
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/09/Hospital-staff-find-creative-solution-to-COVID-19-limitationsEvery year, the Portland Shriners Hospital hosts an Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) camp for patients who receive speech therapy services. The team of speech-language pathologists invites patients and families to a week-long event serving communication-specific needs in a group sett...
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Patient Story
The Tools of the Trade
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/09/The-tools-of-the-tradeA tear slid down Ashleigh Bentz’s cheek as she opened the toolbox. A shoe horn. A pipe cutter. Clamps. The tools that helped make Marvin Hohbein the master prosthetist that he was for decades at Shriners Hospitals for Children — St. Louis now were held tenderly in the hands of a former patient who h...
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Patient Story
An Inspiring Journey to Healing
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/09/An-inspiring-journey-to-healingThe road ahead still has a few additional surgeries to straighten his legs, but the biggest procedures are in the rearview mirror for this 17-year-old patient.
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News
National Preparedness Month
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/09/National-Preparedness-MonthIn recognition of National Preparedness Month, to learn more about safety and security measures and to get some tips and tricks on how to adequately prepare for an emergency.