Overview

Shriners Hospitals for Children runs 22 pediatric specialty hospitals in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico that provide advanced care for kids with orthopedic conditions, burns, spinal injuries, cleft lip/palate, and other neuromusculoskeletal needs. Care is delivered through teams in a family-centered approach that combines clinical treatment, rehabilitation, and research, with education and medical training as part of the program. It differs from many competitors by being a nonprofit, donation-supported system with a network across multiple locations, emphasizing family involvement, research, and education rather than a single profit-driven facility. Its goal is to deliver high-quality, compassionate care to children while advancing medical knowledge and training healthcare professionals, funded by charitable giving.