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Shriners Children's Texas Receives Heathy Kids, Healthy Families® Grant from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/01/BCBSGrantThe Healthy Kids, Healthy Families funding will support Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas' commitment to community-based organizations supporting children and families who have been impacted by the health, economic and social implications of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Camp Winning Hands Provides Place for Kids and Teens to Reach for the Stars
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/08/Camp-Winning-HandsCamp Winning Hands provides a safe camping experience where kids can focus on being at camp, doing typical camp activities, without having to worry about explaining their hand differences.
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Shriners Children's Shreveport to Adopt New Model of Patient Care
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/10/Shriners-Childrens-Shreveport-to-Adopt-New-Model-of-Patient-CareIn a move designed to better reflect changes in healthcare delivery, Shriners Children’s Shreveport will adopt an outpatient clinic-based patient care model.
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Shriners Children’s Camps: All About Giving Kids Opportunities
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/10/Shriners-Childrens-CampsShriners Children’s wrapped up another season of camps designed to give patients the opportunity for extraordinary experiences and, most importantly, to just let kids be kids.
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Shriners Children’s Boston Child Life Team Supports Patients and Families Every Step of the Way
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/03/Celebrating-Child-Life-MonthAt Shriners Children’s Boston, child life specialists become an integral part of a patient’s care team from their initial hospitalization until they age out of care.
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Shriners Children’s Northern California Celebrates 500 Little Wishes Granted
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/03/Little-WishesShriners Children’s Northern California partners with Little Wishes to give patients a little bit of magic during their stay.
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Stickler Syndrome
Stickler syndrome, a genetic disorder, involves larger eyes, small nose and chin, cleft palate and joint issues. Craniofacial surgeons repair facial structure and palate. Orthopedic surgeons and rheumatologists treat bone and joints.
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Nail-Patella Syndrome
Nail-patella syndrome is a rare condition causing irregular growth of the nails, knees, elbows, and pelvis. Symptoms vary in severity, even among members of the same family, and treatment includes bracing or surgery.
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Medial Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injuries
UCL tears are common sports injuries of the elbow caused by stress or overuse, particularly for overhead arm use, such as adolescent baseball pitchers. UCL injuries can cause pain, instability, or looseness in the elbow.
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Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
Mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD) is an autoimmune condition that combines several disorders - lupus, scleroderma and polymyositis. A combination of medicines can help effectively manage symptoms of MCTD.