Admission and Application to Shriners Hospitals for Children

Who is Eligible?

Any child may be eligible for care at Shriners Hospitals if:

  • the child is under the age of 18


  • there is a reasonable possibility the child's condition can be helped by the specialized care provided by Shriners Hospitals for Children


There is never a charge to the patient or parents for any medical care or services provided at a Shriners Hospital.



Admission Procedures

Admission To Orthopaedic Hospitals, Spinal Cord Rehab, Cleft Lip and Palate Repair, and Non-Emergency Burn Care

Apply now for admission to Shriners Hospitals. Forms can also be obtained from any Shrine Temple or Shrine Club; by writing to Shriners Hospitals, P.O. Box 31356, Tampa, FL 33631; or by calling the Shriners Hospitals toll-free referral line at 1-800-237-5055. (In Canada, call 1-800-361-7256.) Completed applications should be returned to the nearest Shriners Hospital.

For the southern Illinois area, you can contact either the Ainad Shrine Center:

Ainad Shriners
609 St. Louis Avenue
East St. Louis, IL 62201-2927

618-874-1870
Toll Free - 888-567-1870
FAX - 618-874-6920

or any Old National Trail Shriner.

For a printable online Shriners Hospital Application Form, please Click Here



Emergency Burn Treatment

Emergency Admission Procedures

The sooner a burned child reaches a Shriners Hospital that specializes in burn treatment, the better the chances for recovery. IN AN EMERGENCY, the referring physician treating a burned child should telephone the chief of staff at the Shriners Hospital in Boston, Cincinnati, Galveston or Sacramento and indicate that there is a patient needing emergency medical care.

The telephone numbers for emergency admissions to the burn Shriners Hospitals are:

  • Boston: 800-255-1916
  • Cincinnati: 800-875-8580
  • Galveston: 409-770-6733
  • Sacramento: 916-453-2111

Transportation issues are handled on a case-by-case basis. The hospital's care coordinator will assist families with transportation details.

For burn emergencies in the southern Illinois area, call Ainad Shriners at 618-616-6843. If you have questions about applying to Shriners Hospitals, please call our toll-free patient referral line at 1-800-237-5055.