Board recognizes World Duchenne Awareness Day; Shriners Children's outlines local services

The board adopted a proclamation recognizing Sept. 7 as World Duchenne Awareness Day. Supervisor Williams introduced guests from Shriners Children's Northern California, which provides multidisciplinary care for children with neuromuscular conditions and offers services regardless of families’ ability to pay.

Wendy Thomas, director of patient care services and nurse executive, said the hospital served “hundreds of children from Solano County” last year and stressed the importance of coordinated care across specialties. Dr. Maya Evans described the progressive nature of Duchenne muscular dystrophy and the hospital’s role providing specialized therapies and clinical support.