Shriners Hospitals for Children is an international health care system dedicated to improving the lives of children by providing specialty pediatric care, innovative research, and outstanding teaching programs.Children up to the age of 18 with orthopaedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries, and cleft lip and palate are eligible for admission and receive all care in a family-centered environment with no financial obligation to patients or families.

Children up to age 18 are eligible for care at Shriners Hospitals for Children, if, in the opinion of the physicians, there is a reasonable possibility they can benefit from the specialized services available. Admission is based solely on a child’s medical needs. A family’s income or insurance status are not criteria for a child’s acceptance as a patient. There is no charge for services provided within Shriners Hospitals for Children facilities.