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Shriners Children ’ s Northern California 25 Years of Groundbreaking Specialty Pediatric Care
Shriners Children ’ s Northern California is celebrating several important milestones . This year marks the 100th anniversary of the entire Shriners Children ’ s system and the 25th anniversary of the Sacramento hospital .
Shriners invests a portion of financial contributions each year in research . The Sacramento hospital is home to promising studies in both basic science — before any work with patients — and clinical studies with patients .
The Sacramento location launched the first Shriners Children ’ s pediatric burn program and spinal cord injury program in western North America when it opened in 1997 . Of all Shriners Children ’ s locations nationwide , only four facilities specialize in burn care . The Sacramento location is unique as the only hospital to offer all Shriners Children ’ s specialties , including pediatric orthopedics and pediatric surgery . The Sacramento site welcomes children from across western North America and the Pacific Rim islands .
“ These milestones let us reflect on what has been accomplished ,” says Alan Anderson , director of development . “ We ’ ve helped children in extraordinary ways thanks to generous community support . We have advanced what can be expected from medical care . Children who previously would not have survived or would have had more limited options now have brighter futures .”
“ The research we ’ ve funded has been responsible for amazing medical developments and breakthroughs ,” Anderson says . “ With our investment , we gain new established data recognized by other organizations . This influences not only how we practice but also medical science , raising the bar of care industry-wide and worldwide .”
Shriners Children ’ s plans to produce another 25 years of medical advancements , continuing to care for kids with ever more revolutionary practices .
“ For the children and families whose quality of life is directly tied to medical progress and achievement ,” Anderson says , “ Shriners Children ’ s Northern California is committed to continuing to lead our pediatric specialties .”
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