Shriners Children's Southern California

02/10/2026

Growing up, Draven didn’t feel different – he walked, played and lived his life like all the other kids. Others might have noticed a difference in his walk, but it never bothered him. “This is just how it is,” he remembers thinking. It wasn’t until he got older that he began to feel anxious about his surgeries. The waiting and the anticipation felt like forever, especially because he was old enough to understand. Read his story here: https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/news-and-media/patient-stories/2026/02/draven-limb-length-discrepancy-care

02/03/2026

Today, we celebrate Women Physicians Day and honor the incredible women physicians who care for our patients and families every day. 💙

With skill, compassion and dedication, they help children heal, grow and thrive—while inspiring the next generation of leaders in medicine. Meet a few of our physicians: https://ow.ly/gTyO50Y8a61

Thank you for all that you do for our patients, our families and our communities.

01/30/2026

Congratulations Dr. P**n!

POSNA is proud to celebrate Selina P**n, MD, MPH for being named the 2026 JRGOS President’s Health Equity Award recipient!

This award honors leaders who advance equity in orthopaedic care and work to address health care disparities through research, innovation, service, and leadership.

Dr. P**n, a pediatric orthopaedic surgeon at Shriners Children’s Southern California, exemplifies these values through her dedication to culturally responsive care, inclusion, education, and clinical and academic excellence. Her work — spanning early-onset scoliosis, spinal deformity, limb deformity, and clubfoot — is matched by her national leadership and service, including board roles with both JRGOS and POSNA.

Her career reflects a deep commitment to improving care for all children and strengthening our field through purpose-driven leadership.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. P**n on this well-deserved honor!

01/29/2026

Our patients got to hang out with our little friend Valentina from and it was so much fun! Thank you for making our patients smile! 🐴🩷

01/27/2026

The East-West Shrine Bowl, the longest-running college football all-star game in America, kicks off TONIGHT at 6 p.m. CT, at the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas. Since 1925, this historic game has supported Shriners Children's and our mission to provide exceptional specialty care for kids.

📺 Watch the East West Shrine Bowl
🗓️ January 27
⏰ 6 p.m. CT
📍 NFL Network

01/26/2026

Taylor, a San Marino High grad and member of the wrestling team, came to our medical center after tearing his ACL and meniscus during a match. Injured just before his senior year, his last year of high school became a journey of strength and dedication. 💪✨ Read his story here https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/news-and-media/patient-stories/2026/01/taylor-sports-medicine-care

01/23/2026

01/22/2026

Shriners Children’s Southern California has a walk-in clinic that provides total fracture and sports injury care for kids. No appointment needed. It's convenient, reliable, quality care for busy families so your kids can get back to doing what they love.

Monday-Friday, 7:30am - 4pm

01/21/2026

Shriners Children’s Southern California cuenta con una clínica de atención la cual ofrece atención integral para fracturas y lesiones deportivas en menores sin tener que agendar una cita.

La clínica para lesiones deportivas y fracturas sin cita previa de Shriners Children’s, ahora está abierta de lunes a viernes, 7:30am - 4pm.

01/20/2026

Join us in congratulating Ozgur Dede, M.D., in his appointment as the new chief of staff at Shriners Children’s Southern California, effective January 2, 2026.

Dr. Dede served as associate medical director of Shriners Children’s Erie from 2016 to 2021 and has been chief of staff there since 2023. His orthopedic specialties include general pediatric orthopedics, neuromuscular disease, spine deformity, and foot and hip deformity in newborns and children.

“I am looking forward to continuing my tenure with Shriners Children’s and to serving our children and their families in Southern California,” Dr. Dede said.
Read more: https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/news-and-media/news/2026/01/new-chief-of-staff-at-shriners-childrens-southern-california

12/31/2025

Shout out to Shriners Children’s SoCal patient ambassadors Luca, Peyton, Nicholas, Lyla, Nolan and Selah! We see you! 🔍 Happy New Year! 🧸

🌹 Because the most meaningful moments deserve the final spotlight.

Stay tuned for the final float of the 2026 Rose Parade as Shriners Children’s takes you from flowers to football 🏈featuring our inspiring International Patient Ambassadors and Ezra Sosa from Dancing with the Stars. This is one moment you won’t want to miss.

📺 Watch on NBC & ABC
🗓️ Thursday, January 1
⏰ Live at 11:00 a.m. ET

12/20/2025

Ladies of the Oriental Shrine and the Al Malaikah Shrine jazz band brought the holiday spirit to the medical center with music and ornament making. Our kids enjoyed the celebration. Thank you so much! 🎅🏽🎶