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Shriners Children’s

United States, Canada, Mexico · Humanitarian NGO · Free

Pediatric specialty hospital network in North America providing free care in orthopedics, burns, cleft and spinal conditions.

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Conditions and procedures covered
Pediatric orthopedicsSpinal deformityBurnsCleft lip and palateSpina bifidaLimb reconstruction
Eligibility
Open to residentsYes
Open to foreignersYes
Pediatric onlyYes
Visa requiredYes
Referral requiredNo

Pediatric specialty care provided regardless of family's ability to pay. International families accepted; care is delivered at Shriners hospitals in the US, Canada and Mexico. US visa required for US locations.

How to access
Official websitehttps://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/patient-care/refer-a-patient
Phone+1 800 237-5055
Email—
Walk-in acceptedNo

Submit a referral or self-refer through the website. Medical records and recent photos required. Shriners staff coordinate scheduling and, in some cases, travel logistics.

Cautions

Care is free but travel and visa are the family's responsibility (some hospitals offer assistance). Apply well in advance.

Languages spoken

en, es, fr

Sources

Last verified by CareFare: 2026-05-01.

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