History of Shriners Children's Philadelphia

Shriners Children's Philadelphia opened June 24, 1926.

First of its Kind Legislative Bill Extends Physical Therapy Visits

Legislators serving in the Utah State Legislative Session will soon gather at the Utah State Capitol to consider myriad matters of importance. They do so knowing they may never bear witness to the individual beneficiaries of the policies they put in place..

Introducing Our 2020 Shriners Hospitals for Children Open Standard Bearer Representative, Danielle

Danielle, a high school junior in Tampa, Florida, has a goal of being a Paralympian. Born in China, she developed a life-threatening hand infection, which lead to a below-elbow amputation when she was 3 weeks old.

Orthotic and Prosthetic Services Help Teen Girl Pursue Her Passions

Mother and Son Treated for Osteogenesis Imperfecta at Shriners Hospitals for Children

Medical team's expertise in treating osteogenesis imperfecta (brittle bone disease) helps Hunter thrive.

Finding Freedom in Halo Traction

Chicago girl seeks scoliosis and kyphosis care in St. Louis, undergoes halo traction and spine surgery.

Pioneering Spine Surgery Puts Competitive Cheerleader Back on the Mat

Spine surgery at Shriners Children's put Audrey right back on the cheer mat excelling at a performance level higher than ever before.

Ear Molding (EarWell)

Shriners Children’s uses the EarWell Infant Ear Deformity Correction System, which can correct over 90% of all infant ear deformities without surgery.

Dad's Words: Our Shriners Hospital Experience

There is no instruction manual for parenthood, but even if there was, I don’t think it would have a section on how to react when your child tells you they want to die.

Recreational Therapy

At Shriners Children’s, we believe in the power of play! Recreational therapy may just seem like fun, but each interaction has a defined purpose. Activities are adapted to meet the need of each child, encouraging active, healthy lifestyles.