Shrine Hospitals

Shriners Hospitals for Children

No one should have to walk alone

This is the philosophy of Shriners Hospitals for Children, a 22-hospital pediatric health care system which provides excellent, no-cost medical care to children with. orthopaedic problems or burn injuries.

The orthopaedic Shriners Hospitals for Children help children with problems of the bones, joints or muscles. Three of the orthopaedic hospitals also provide rehabilitative care for children with spinal cord injuries. Four Shriners Hospitals help children who have been seriously burned, or children needing reconstructive surgery and rehabilitation as a result of burn injuries.

Since 1922, Shriners Hospitals have been helping children, free of charge. There is never a charge for any of the care or services provided by Shriners Hospitals. No insurance monies or U.S. government funds (federal, state or local) are used for any medical care or services provided by Shriners Hospitals. Shriners Hospitals are substantially funded through the Shriners Hospitals for Children endowment fund, which is maintained through gifts, bequests and contributions. Additional income for Shriners Hospitals is provided by an annual hospital assessment paid by every Shriner, as well as designated charitable fund-raising events administered by Shriners.

Admission to a Shriners Hospital is based on medical need. Children from infancy to their 18th birthday are eligible for admission to a Shriners Hospital if treatment would benefit the child.

In addition to patient care, Shriners Hospitals are actively engaged in research, searching for the cures and improved treatments of crippling childhood diseases and improved treatments for burn injuries. Shriners Hospitals for Children are also major teaching. centers, affiliated with some of the top medical colleges and universities in the country.

Application forms for admission to Shriners Hospitals are available from Shriners, Shrine Temple offices, Shrine Clubs, or by calling toll-free 1-800-237-5055 in the U.S., or in Canada call 1800-361-7256. Applications can also be downloaded at www.shrinershq.org.

Clinics and Local KPSC Support

The heart and soul of the Shrine are Shriners Hospitals for Children. These 22 pediatric specialty hospitals help thousands of children each year, absolutely free of charge. The hospitals help children who have problems of the bones, joints or muscles, and children who have been severely burned.

Three of the orthopaedic hospitals also specialize in treating children with spinal cord injuries. A Shriners Hospital, which encompasses orthopaedic, burn and spinal cord injury care, and conducts research, opened in 1997 in Sacramento, Calif. In addition to the medical care provided to children by Shriners Hospitals, most of the hospitals are also actively engaged in research, searching for cures to crippling childhood diseases and better treatments for burn injuries. The two closest hospitals are in Portland and Spokane.
Many Shriners take an active part in helping children by sponsoring them for treatment, volunteering in the hospitals, or fund raising.

KPSC holds two admission clinics each year at Harrison Memorial Hospital in Bremerton, WA. Check the Event Schedule for specific times and dates. In addition, children can be vetted for admittance at any time by contacting any of the officers of the club or by contacting the Nile Shrine Center for information about Shriners Hospitals and patient travel arrangements at:

Patient Support Office
6601 – 244th St. S.W.
Mountlake Terrace, Washington 98043-2750
800-432-8200 (Washington State only)
425-640-2505 (local)
Hours: 10 AM to 1 PM, Monday through Friday.

Nile Shrine Temple sponsors Shrine Clubs and special Units, such as the Motor Corps, Band or Clown Units - all of which invite your participation - can help you find a hospital. Just ask a Shriner.


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Shriners Hospitals for Children No one should have to walk alone This is the philosophy of Shriners Hospitals for Children, a 22-hospital pediatric health care system which provides excellent, no-cost medical care to children with. orthopaedic problems or burn injuries. The orthopaedic Shriners Hospitals for Children help children with problems of the bones, joints or muscles. Three of the orthopaedic hospitals also provide rehabilitative care for children with spinal cord injuries. Four Shriners Hospitals help children who have been seriously burned, or children needing reconstructive surgery and rehabilitation as a result of burn injuries. Since 1922, Shriners Hospitals have been helping children, free of charge. There is never a charge for any of the care or services provided by Shriners Hospitals. No insurance monies or U.S. government funds (federal, state or local) are used for any medical care or services provided by Shriners Hospitals. Shriners Hospitals are substantially funded through the Shriners Hospitals for Children endowment fund, which is maintained through gifts, bequests and contributions. Additional income for Shriners Hospitals is provided by an annual hospital assessment paid by every Shriner, as well as designated charitable fund-raising events administered by Shriners. Admission to a Shriners Hospital is based on medical need. Children from infancy to their 18th birthday are eligible for admission to a Shriners Hospital if treatment would benefit the child. In addition to patient care, Shriners Hospitals are actively engaged in research, searching for the cures and improved treatments of crippling childhood diseases and improved treatments for burn injuries. Shriners Hospitals for Children are also major teaching. centers, affiliated with some of the top medical colleges and universities in the country. Application forms for admission to Shriners Hospitals are available from Shriners, Shrine Temple offices, Shrine Clubs, or by calling toll-free 1-800-237-5055 in the U.S., or in Canada call 1800-361-7256. Applications can also be downloaded at www.shrinershq.org.	Clinics and Local KPSC Support The heart and soul of the Shrine are Shriners Hospitals for Children. These 22 pediatric specialty hospitals help thousands of children each year, absolutely free of charge. The hospitals help children who have problems of the bones, joints or muscles, and children who have been severely burned. Three of the orthopaedic hospitals also specialize in treating children with spinal cord injuries. A Shriners Hospital, which encompasses orthopaedic, burn and spinal cord injury care, and conducts research, opened in 1997 in Sacramento, Calif. In addition to the medical care provided to children by Shriners Hospitals, most of the hospitals are also actively engaged in research, searching for cures to crippling childhood diseases and better treatments for burn injuries. The two closest hospitals are in Portland and Spokane. Select a Hospital Boston Canada Chicago Cincinnati Erie Galveston Greenville Honolulu Houston Lexington Los Angeles Mexico City Northern California Philadelphia Portland Salt Lake City Shreveport Spokane Springfield St Louis Tampa Twin Cities Many Shriners take an active part in helping children by sponsoring them for treatment, volunteering in the hospitals, or fund raising. KPSC holds two admission clinics each year at Harrison Memorial Hospital in Bremerton, WA. Check the Event Schedule for specific times and dates. In addition, children can be vetted for admittance at any time by contacting any of the officers of the club or by contacting the Nile Shrine Center for information about Shriners Hospitals and patient travel arrangements at: Patient Support Office 6601 – 244th St. S.W. Mountlake Terrace, Washington 98043-2750 800-432-8200 (Washington State only) 425-640-2505 (local) Hours: 10 AM to 1 PM, Monday through Friday. Nile Shrine Temple sponsors Shrine Clubs and special Units, such as the Motor Corps, Band or Clown Units - all of which invite your participation - can help you find a hospital. Just ask a Shriner.