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Enjoy our Spring 2022 Newsletter!

Our first newsletter of the year is here! The Spring 2022 newsletter focuses on our palliative care program, Cherished Lives. Learn about palliative care, read an interview with our Cherished […]

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The Effects of NPRL3 Loss Described in New Study in Old Order Mennonite Population

STRASBURG, PA – A new study published in this month’s issue of Brain details the effects of the loss of gene products from NPRL3 on seizure threshold, cortical lamination, mTOR […]

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2022 Press Kit Now Available

The newest version of our press kit is now available here! Meet our 2022 ambassador families and learn more about how we practice translational medicine and research here at the Clinic. […]

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Clinic featured on RareShare podcast episode!

  RareShare Podcast Episode | February 2022 Dr. Kevin Strauss, Medical Director, Dr. Erik Puffenberger, Laboratory Director, and Karlla Brigatti, MS, CGC, Research Operations Director, shared about the Clinic’s work […]

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Meet our 2022 Ambassadors!

We’re excited to introduce our 2022 Clinic for Special Children ambassadors! Our ambassadors and their families will tell their stories and represent the Clinic in a variety of ways this […]

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Meaningful Momentum | A New Year Letter from our Executive Director

Friends, Each year brings the fresh promise of new opportunities and possibilities. As we begin our 33rd year in operation, we are energized by your overwhelming support, especially over the past […]

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2022 Clinic for Special Children Informational Brochure

New year, new brochure! We’ve updated and expanded our Clinic for Special Children informational brochure for 2022. Learn more about our services, key stats, what makes us unique, and how […]

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New Clinical Educational Series | Caring for the Plain Community

A new educational series tailored for physicians serving the Plain community is here! This bimonthly, virtual learning series will occur every other month on the first Friday from noon – […]

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A Birthday of Hope | Oakley Zimmerman’s Story

The Zimmerman family shared their story about how they were met with compassion and action at the Clinic for Special Children for our Annual Giving Appeal. You can read their […]

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Over $106,000 raised for the Clinic during the 2021 Extraordinary Give!

  On Friday, November 19, 2021 over 250 Extraordinary people donated to the Clinic for Special Children and raised over $106,000 for children and adults with rare genetic disorders! Your support […]

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