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Washington Post
02-07-2025
- Health
- Washington Post
Shriners Children's to open $153M medical research facility in Atlanta
ATLANTA — The nonprofit that operates Shriners Children's hospitals across North America will locate a $153 million medical research facility in Atlanta, the group announced Wednesday. Shriners Children's Research Institute intends to conduct research into cell and gene therapies, other biotechnology therapies, robotics, artificial intelligence, medical devices and the study of data.
Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Shriners Children's to open $153M medical research facility in Atlanta
ATLANTA (AP) — The nonprofit that operates Shriners Children's hospitals across North America will locate a $153 million medical research facility in Atlanta, the group announced Wednesday. Shriners Children's Research Institute intends to conduct research into cell and gene therapies, other biotechnology therapies, robotics, artificial intelligence, medical devices and the study of data. Shriners Children's operates 17 hospitals in the United States and one each in Mexico and Canada, plus clinics. The system is owned by Shriners International, a Masonic order. It specializes in treating children with orthopedic problems, burns, urology disorders and craniofacial conditions including cleft lips and palates. While the organization accepts insurance payments, it says that it treats patients regardless of their ability to pay. The institute projects it will have 470 employees, and Georgia Tech said it will be the largest tenant at Science Square. That is a mixed-use development that Georgia Tech is developing along with the Trammell Crow Co. Georgia Tech owns the land adjoining its campus near downtown Atlanta, while the company built labs that opened last year. The development aims to emulate Georgia Tech's success in joint developments with technology companies in Atlanta's Midtown neighborhood. That tech sector has been a major driver of growth in Atlanta in recent years, and officials are now trying to bolster growth from biomedical research. 'The close partnership with the outstanding biomedical engineers and scientists from Georgia Tech and Emory University will accelerate discovery and spearhead new treatments and therapies,' Dr. Marc Lalande, Shriners Children's vice president of research programs, said in a statement. The state and local governments are providing incentives to Shriners Children's, although it is not exactly clear how that would work because nonprofits are generally exempt from income and property taxes. In Georgia, nonprofit organizations do have to pay sales taxes, which means the state could waive such taxes on equipment purchases. Jessica Atwell, a spokesperson for the Georgia Department of Economic Development, said the state won't release documents until they are finalized. The Associated Press Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Associated Press
02-07-2025
- Health
- Associated Press
Shriners Children's to open $153M medical research facility in Atlanta
ATLANTA (AP) — The nonprofit that operates Shriners Children's hospitals across North America will locate a $153 million medical research facility in Atlanta, the group announced Wednesday. Shriners Children's Research Institute intends to conduct research into cell and gene therapies, other biotechnology therapies, robotics, artificial intelligence, medical devices and the study of data. Shriners Children's operates 17 hospitals in the United States and one each in Mexico and Canada, plus clinics. The system is owned by Shriners International, a Masonic order. It specializes in treating children with orthopedic problems, burns, urology disorders and craniofacial conditions including cleft lips and palates. While the organization accepts insurance payments, it says that it treats patients regardless of their ability to pay. The institute projects it will have 470 employees, and Georgia Tech said it will be the largest tenant at Science Square. That is a mixed-use development that Georgia Tech is developing along with the Trammell Crow Co. Georgia Tech owns the land adjoining its campus near downtown Atlanta, while the company built labs that opened last year. The development aims to emulate Georgia Tech's success in joint developments with technology companies in Atlanta's Midtown neighborhood. That tech sector has been a major driver of growth in Atlanta in recent years, and officials are now trying to bolster growth from biomedical research. 'The close partnership with the outstanding biomedical engineers and scientists from Georgia Tech and Emory University will accelerate discovery and spearhead new treatments and therapies,' Dr. Marc Lalande, Shriners Children's vice president of research programs, said in a statement. The state and local governments are providing incentives to Shriners Children's, although it is not exactly clear how that would work because nonprofits are generally exempt from income and property taxes. In Georgia, nonprofit organizations do have to pay sales taxes, which means the state could waive such taxes on equipment purchases. Jessica Atwell, a spokesperson for the Georgia Department of Economic Development, said the state won't release documents until they are finalized.
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Jaffa Shrine hosts annual ‘Walk for Love' despite rainy weather
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Sunday's rain couldn't stop people from supporting children who need medical care. Despite the rain, the annual 'Walk for Love' took place inside the Jaffa Shrine. The 1-mile walk usually starts on Broad Avenue and turns onto 29th Street. The walk supports Shriners Children's Philadelphia who provides care for children with fractures, sports injuries, orthopedic conditions, scoliosis, spinal cord conditions and spine injuries. 'Every dollar we raise, you know, it goes to the Philadelphia hospital and allows them to buy equipment and that kind of thing. So it is hugely important that we get a big support for this and the hospitals, they so much appreciate everybody that comes out here,' Gary Smith, 2025 Potentate for Jaffa Shriners said. This year's walk saw a decline in attendance, but Smith said they're looking to raise just as much as last year. Johnstown community walks to raise funds for cancer patients Children from all over the Commonwealth are transported to Shriners Hospital in Philadelphia, including children from Blair and surrounding counties. 'Without that need for that hospital, these children would be handicapped for life. So, it's a lifesaving experience for those children. And we really need the community to support us and what we're doing for these children in the area,' Lawrence Maasaro, a Road Runner for the Jaffa Shriners said. For future events at the Jaffa Shrine click here. To support or donate to Shriners Children's Philadelphia, visit their website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Shriners Children's Erie celebrates 98th annual 'Shriners Day'
Shriners Children's Erie is a local nonprofit that seeks to help children in our community with pediatric orthopedic conditions. On Sunday, the nonprofit celebrated 98 years of providing that care, inviting the community to their annual 'Shriners Day.' 'It's great. I've been a Shriner now for 13 years. My dad was a Shriner for over 50 years, and it's just a blessing. You come here and you see what we do with our philanthropy, with the children, they're some of the happiest kids in the world that you see here,' said Michael Kerns, board chairman of Shriners Children's Erie. Shriners from across the country and even Canada came to celebrate another year of service, and those in attendance were invited to check out a car show, listen to the shrine brass band, or take a tour of the building's medical center. Jersey Mike's presents Shriners Erie with annual donation But Shriners Day is just a glimpse into what Shriners Children's Erie does for our community, and it's stories like Winter Wozniak's that matter most.'I came here because I'm the patient ambassador, and I want to talk to everyone about what I do, because I really think it's fun,' said Wozniak, patient ambassador with Shriners Children's Erie. Wozniak became a Shriners kid when she was just eight years old after a blood infection progressed into a complex medical condition. Although nervous at first, she said Shriners has helped her regain her arm strength through the years, and she said she's a big fan of all the games she gets to play in occupational and physical therapy. 'They helped me motion my thumb because before I couldn't even make a thumbs up with my left thumb, and now I can move my fingers on my right hand more than I used to be able to,' said Wozniak. Shriners Children's Erie receives over $64K thanks to Spirit of Children program She said she got to play one her favorite games at the celebration, challenging a friend in some pickleball in the occupational therapy room. If you would like to donate or learn more about Shriners Children's Erie, you can check out their website here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
