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Eligibility Information
Who is Eligible?
Children up to age 18 are eligible for care at Shriners Hospitals for Children if, in the opinion of our physicians, there is a reasonable possibility they can benefit from the specialized services available. Acceptance is based solely on a child’s medical needs. A family's income or insurance status is not criteria for acceptance as a patient. The service area of Shriners Hospitals for Children includes the United States, Canada and Mexico. Anyone interested in making application from outside one of these countries should call (800) 237-5055 and request a patient information packet for international patients.
Physician Referrals To Shriners Hospitals for Children—ErieTo refer a patient to the Erie hospital, physicians may contact Interim Chief of Staff John D. Lubahn, M.D. at (814) 875-8700, or the hospital’s applications coordinator at (800) 873-KIDS.Emergency Admission for Burn CareFor emergency burn admission to one of our four hospitals specializing in burn care, the referring physician should contact the hospital's chief of staff:Boston Cincinnati Galveston Sacramento Non-Emergency Admission for Burn CareNon-emergency admissions of burn patients for reconstructive or plastic surgery can be arranged in the same manner as orthopaedic admissions at the nearest Shriners Hospital for Children outlined at the top of this page. |
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Shriners International Headquarters 2900 Rocky Point Dr. Tampa, FL 33607 (813) 281-0300
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