Newswise — MINNEAPOLIS — Mayo Clinic and Shriners Hospitals for Children — Twin Cities will announce a unique and expanded relationship between the two organizations.

WHO: Douglas Maxwell, chairman and president, Shriners Hospitals for Children John Cinotto, deputy imperial potentate, Shriners International Imperial DivanRaymond McCabe, 2013 chairman, board of governors, Shriners Hospitals for Children — Twin Cities Donald Mattson, emeritus chairman, board of governors, Shriners Hospitals for Children — Twin CitiesDeborah Smith-Wright, M.D., chief of pediatrics, Shriners Hospitals for Children — Twin CitiesCharles Charles Lobeck, administrator, Shriners Hospitals for Children — Twin CitiesDavid Hayes, M.D., medical director, Mayo Clinic Care NetworkChristopher Moir, M.D., director, Mayo Clinic Children’s Center

WHEN: Wednesday, March 27, 1 p.m.

WHERE: Shriners Hospitals for Children — Twin Cities2025 East River ParkwayMinneapolis

The news conference is also available via teleconference:1-866-309-3692 Passcode: 5807733156

NOTE: Reporters are asked to RSVP to Bryan Anderson or Lauren Herro. Parking is available in thehospital’s parking ramp.

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About Shriners Hospitals for ChildrenShriners Hospitals for Children is changing lives every day through innovative pediatric specialty care, world-class research and outstanding medical education. Our 22 facilities, located in the United States, Canada and Mexico, provide advanced care for children with orthopaedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries, and cleft lip and palate.

Shriners Hospitals for Children is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and relies on the generosity of donors. All donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law. For more information, visit www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org.