General Info

Established in 1922, Shriners Hospitals for Children is an international health care system that offers a variety of medical services. It offers rehabilitative services to children with congenital deformities, orthopedic injuries and musculoskeletal system diseases. With a location in Springfield, Mass., it operates more than 20 hospitals that offer treatment solutions for burns, spinal cord injuries, and cleft lip and palate care. Shriners Hospitals for Children also conduct researches on diseases that affect children. Additionally, its hospitals provide medical education. Headquartered in Tampa, Fla., Shriners Hospitals for Children also maintain locations in Philadelphia, Chicago, Sacramento, Calif., Salt Lake City, Utah, and Houston, Texas.