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Shriners Hospitals for Children is a network of 22 pediatric non-profit hospitals across North America that provide all care at no charge. In 1920 the Imperial Session of the Shriners was held in Portland, Oregon. It was during that session that the membership decided unanomously to pass a resolution to establish the hospital system. A non-profit organization (often called non-profit org or simply non-profit or not-for-profit) can be seen as an organization that doesnt have a goal to make a profit. ... For the record label, see Hospital Records. ...

The first hospital in this system opened in 1922 in Shreveport, LA. The hospitals' treatment areas now include all pediatric orthopedics, including scoliosis, limb discrepancies, clubfoot, hip dysplasia, and juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, as well as cerebral palsy, spina bifida (myelomeningocele), and other neurological conditions that affect ambulation and movement. Three of the hospitals provide spinal cord injury rehabilitation that is developmentally appropriate for children and adolescents, with adventure and adapted sports programs, activity-based rehabilitation, aquatherapy, animal-assisted therapy, and other innovative programs. Four of the hospitals (Boston, Galveston, Cincinnati, and Sacramento) provide world-famous care for children with burns, as well as treating a variety of skin conditions such as Epidermolysis Bullosa and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis. The Boston, Chicago, and Portland hospitals also provide treatment for children with craniofacial conditions, especially facial clefts. All care at at Shriners Hospitals is provided by interdisciplinary teams who work closely together to integrate the expertise of all the appropriate healthcare disciplines in one building. Transportation to the hospitals is often provided free of charge by Shriner-drivers across the country. Children accepted for treatment become part of the Shriners Hospital system until their 18th birthday, and sometimes their 21st, eligible for both inpatient and outpatient treatment for all facets of their disability. Pediatrics (also spelled paediatrics or pædiatrics) is the branch of medicine that deals with the medical care of infants and children. ... Orthopedic surgery or orthopedics (BE: orthopaedics) is the branch of surgery concerned with acute, chronic, traumatic and recurrent injuries and other disorders of the locomotor system, its musclular and bone parts. ... Talipes equinovarus, otherwise known as clubfoot, is a congenital disorder where the foot is turned inward (inversion) and in plantar flexion. ... This article covers Hip dysplasia, a condition affecting the hip joint, which occurs in humans but is more commonly associated with animals, especially dogs (Canine hip dysplasia). ... Juvenile arthritis is a type of arthritis typically affects children before the age of sixteen. ... This article or section is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. ... Spina bifida is a Latin term which means split spine and describes birth defects caused by an incomplete closure of one or more vertebral arches of the spine, resulting in malformations of the spinal cord. ... Spinal cord injury, or myelopathy, is a disturbance of the spinal cord that results in loss of sensation and/or mobility. ... There are very few or no other articles that link to this one. ... Toxic epidermal necrolysis is a life-threatening and usually drug-induced dermatological condition that occurs more often in women than in men. ... Craniofacial (cranio- combining form meaning head or skull + -facial combining form referring to the facial structures grossly) may be used to describe cratain congenital malformations, injuries, surgeons who subspecialize in this area, multi-disiplinary medical-surgical teams that treat and do research on disorders affecting this region, and organizations with... Interdisciplinary work is that which integrates concepts across different disciplines. ... A member of the Syrian Corvettes group of Shriners participates in a Memorial Day parade The Shriners, or Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, are an Order appendant to Freemasonry. ... Look up disability in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...

While the overwhelming emphasis of the hospitals is to provide medical care at no charge for children, the mission of the hospitals also includes research on the conditions treated and the education of medical professionals, including medical residents and fellows, nurses, physical, recreation, and occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, psychologists, social workers, and child life specialists. Residency is a stage of postgraduate medical training in North America and leads to eligibility for board certification in a primary care or referral specialty. ... // What is Occupational Therapy? Occupational therapy is skilled treatment that helps individuals achieve independence in all facets of their lives. ... It has been suggested that Speech pathology, Speech therapy, Phoniatrics be merged into this article or section. ... A psychologist is a researcher and/or a practitioner of psychology. ... A social worker is a person employed in the administration of charity, social service, welfare, and poverty agencies, advocacy, or religious outreach programs. ... A child life specialist is a professional traditionally employed in the hospital setting. ...

Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, the hospitals, known as "The World's Greatest Philanthropy," are owned and operated by the Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, also known as the Shriners. There is never any charge for treatment at a Shriners Hospital. There is no requirement for religion, race, or relationship to a Shriner. Patients must be under the age of twenty-one, and treatable. Nickname: Location in Hillsborough County and the state of Florida. ... A member of the Syrian Corvettes group of Shriners participates in a Memorial Day parade The Shriners, or Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, are an Order appendant to Freemasonry. ...

Shriners Hospitals

United States

• Shriners Hospitals for Children - Boston (burns; dactyly repair; craniofacial issues, especially cleft lip and palate; Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis, Epidermolysis Bullosa)
• Shriners Hospitals for Children - Chicago (orthopedics, spinal cord injury, craniofacial issues, especially cleft lip and palate)
• Shriners Hospitals for Children - Cincinnati (Acute burns, inhalation burns, plastic reconstructive or restorative surgery for "healed" burns", severe scarring, congenital hairy nevus, purpura fulminans, toxic epidermal necrolysis, port wine stain, cleft lip/palate, gynecomastia)
• Shriners Hospitals for Children - Erie (orthopedics)
• Shriners Hospitals for Children - Galveston (burns)
• Shriners Hospitals for Children - Greenville (orthopedics)
• Shriners Hospitals for Children - Honolulu (orthopedics)
• Shriners Hospitals for Children - Houston (orthopedics)
• Shriners Hospitals for Children - Intermountain - Salt Lake City (orthopedics)
• Shriners Hospitals for Children - Lexington (orthopedics)
• Shriners Hospitals for Children - Los Angeles (orthopedics)
• Shriners Hospitals for Children - Sacramento (burns, orthopedics, spinal cord injury)
• Shriners Hospitals for Children - Philadelphia (orthopedics, spinal cord injury)
• Shriners Hospitals for Children - Portland, Oregon (orthopedics)
• Shriners Hospitals for Children - Shreveport - the first Shriners Hospital (orthopedics)
• Shriners Hospitals for Children - Spokane (orthopedics)
• Shriners Hospitals for Children - Springfield (orthopedics)
• Shriners Hospitals for Children - St. Louis (orthopedics)
• Shriners Hospitals for Children - Tampa (orthopedics)
• Shriners Hospitals for Children - Minneapolis (orthopedics)

Nickname: City on the Hill, Beantown, The Hub (of the Universe)1, Athens of America, The Cradle of Revolution, Puritan City, Americas Walking City Location in Massachusetts, USA Counties Suffolk County Mayor Thomas M. Menino(D) Area    - City 232. ... // In biology, dactyly is the arrangement of digits (fingers and toes) on the hands, feet, or sometimes wings of a tetrapod animal. ... Look up cleft lip and palate in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Toxic epidermal necrolysis is a life-threatening and usually drug-induced dermatological condition that occurs more often in women than in men. ... Nickname: Motto: Urbs In Horto (Latin: City in a Garden), I Will Location in the Chicago metro area and Illinois Coordinates: Country United States State Illinois County Cook & DuPage Incorporated March 4, 1837 Government  - Mayor Richard M. Daley (D) Area  - City  234. ... Orthopedic surgery or orthopedics (BE: orthopaedics) is the branch of surgery concerned with acute, chronic, traumatic and recurrent injuries and other disorders of the locomotor system, its musclular and bone parts. ... Spinal cord injury, or myelopathy, is a disturbance of the spinal cord that results in loss of sensation and/or mobility. ... Look up cleft lip and palate in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Cincinnati, Ohio viewed from the SW, across the Ohio River from Kentucky. ... Burns is the name of several people and places: In an international setting Burns most likely refers to: Robert Burns, pioneer of the Romantic movement and Scotlands national poet It can also refer to: // Burns (clan), a Scottish clan Individual people with entries in Wikipedia whose family name is... Purpura fulminans is a haemorrhagic condition usually associated with sepsis or previous infection. ... Toxic epidermal necrolysis is a life-threatening and usually drug-induced dermatological condition that occurs more often in women than in men. ... A port-wine stain or naevus flammeus is a vascular birthmark consisting of superficial and deep dilated capillaries in the skin which produce a reddish to purplish discoloration of the skin. ... For other uses, see Cleft (disambiguation). ... Gynecomastia, pronounced is the development of abnormally large mammary glands in males resulting in breast enlargement, which can sometimes cause secretion of milk. ... Galveston redirects here. ... 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Nickname: Location in the Commonwealth of Kentucky Coordinates: Country United States State Kentucky Counties Fayette Government  - Mayor Jim Newberry (D) Area  - City  285. ... Flag Seal Nickname: City of Angels Location Location within Los Angeles County in the state of California Coordinates , Government State County California Los Angeles County Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (D) Geographical characteristics Area     City 1,290. ... Location of Sacramento in California County Sacramento Government  - Mayor Heather Fargo Area  - City  99. ... Spinal cord injury, or myelopathy, is a disturbance of the spinal cord that results in loss of sensation and/or mobility. ... Nickname: Motto: Philadelphia maneto - Let brotherly love continue Location in Pennsylvania Coordinates: Country United States Commonwealth Pennsylvania County Philadelphia Founded October 27, 1682 Incorporated October 25, 1701 Government  - Mayor John F. Street (D) Area  - City 369. ... Spinal cord injury, or myelopathy, is a disturbance of the spinal cord that results in loss of sensation and/or mobility. ... Nickname: Location in Multnomah County and the state of Oregon Coordinates: Country United States State Oregon County Multnomah County Incorporated February 8, 1851 Government  - Mayor Tom Potter Area  - City  145. ... Shreveport, Louisiana is the third largest metropolitan city in the state of Louisiana, USA. It is located in Caddo Parish, and as of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 200,145. ... For the city, see Spokane, Washington For the county, see Spokane County, Washington For the Native American tribe, see Spokane (people) or Spokane Indian Reservation For the movie, see Spokane (2004) This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same... The Gateway Arch, shown here behind the Old Courthouse, is the most recognizable part of the St. ... 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Canada

• Shriners Hospitals for Children - Montreal serving Canada, and the northeast USA (orthopedics)

Nickname: Motto: Concordia Salus (in unity, prosperity) Coordinates: Country Canada Province Quebec Founded 1642 Established 1832 Government  - Mayor Gérald Tremblay Area [1][2][3]  - City 365. ...

Mexico

• Shriners Hospitals for Children - Mexico City (orthopedics)

Nickname: Location of Mexico City in central Mexico Coordinates: Country Mexico Federal entity Federal District Boroughs The 16 delegaciones Founded (as Tenochtitlan) c. ...

External links

• Shriners Hospitals for Children - Main site
  • Shriners Hospitals for Children - Boston
  • Shriners Hospitals for Children - Chicago
  • Shriners Hospitals for Children - Cincinnati
  • Shriners Hospitals for Children - Lexington