Shriners Children’s New England

04/24/2026

April is Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month!

This month, we proudly celebrate patients like Dahiana and the care teams who help them reach their fullest potential. 🧡

Read Dahiana’s story: https://ow.ly/3SER50YP45e

04/22/2026

We are in need of volunteer drivers for patient and family transportation, both locally (Springfield, MA area) and long distance (North Western MA and Boston, MA). This is a great opportunity to be a part of the Shriners Children’s mission of transforming children’s lives. 🚗❤️

Requirements:
- Medical clearance from a primary care provider
- Up-to-date flu vaccination
- Completion of AARP driver education course
- CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) check
- Valid driver’s license
- Clean driving record – reports run by the Registry of Motor Vehicles

If interested, please contact Regional Manager of Care Management, Jodi Minchella at JLMinchella@shrinenet.org.

04/22/2026

04/20/2026

Spring has sprung at Shriners Children’s New England! 🌷🌼

04/18/2026

From helping patients find their strength to taking the stage, today's the big day! 💃

Support physical therapist Lynn Taylor Glass as she competes at Dancing with Heart tonight! Join us in cheering her on and help her win by showing your support: https://ow.ly/Ju8250YKBTA

04/17/2026

It's time to recognize excellence! 📣

We are proud to continue partnering with the DAISY Foundation to honor the extraordinary, compassionate care our nurses provide every day. If a nurse at Shriners Children’s New England went above and beyond to make your family feel safe, respected and supported, we want to hear your story! Whether it was a kind word, skilled care or you felt a nurse made a difference in your loved one’s patient experience, your story can recognize their hard work. ❤️

Nominate Today: https://team.getwell.health/public/rounds/daisy/0017000000F42RDAAQ

04/16/2026

Congratulations to physical therapist, Kamryn Wisneski-Filosi, for receiving the Shrining Star Award! 🌟🤩

The Shrining Star Award honors a staff member who exemplifies Shriners Children's Core Values of integrity, commitment, excellence, teamwork, innovation, stewardship and respect.

04/13/2026

Thank you to the Shriners and Ladies from our supporting shrine centers who joined us for Shriners Day this weekend. It was a great opportunity to showcase the care you help support every day. ❤️

04/09/2026

Every patient journey starts somewhere, and thanks to our patient access team, it starts with compassion, efficiency and care. Thank you for helping families feel supported from the very beginning! ❤️

04/07/2026

In a house with four active boys, occasional accidents and injuries are bound to happen.

But when three out of their four sons suffered a broken bone, Claire and Ryan learned something important: for a busy family, finding the right place for fracture care makes all the difference. 💙

Read more about their family’s experience: https://ow.ly/a8fM50YF4sW

04/03/2026

Three years old, and already making milestones count! 🤩🎉

Thanks to his physical therapist, Becca, Griffin's appointment was filled with birthday-themed exercises using cupcake toys and plenty of fun! 🧁

03/31/2026

As we close out March and Child Life Month, we're celebrating our child life specialist, Kylie Chupka, MS, CCLS, who makes a big difference. 💛

From easing fears to creating smiles, thank you for helping our patients feel supported, understood and cared for every step of the way. 🫶