Acute Burn Injury Treatment and Rehabilitation
The Shriners Hospital in Galveston, Texas, is a 30-bed pediatric burn hospital providing
comprehensive acute care and reconstructive and rehabilitative care to
children who have been burned. There is no charge to the patient or
family for any of the medical care or services provided by Shriners
Hospitals. This hospital is one of 22 Shriners Hospitals throughout
North America.
The Galveston hospital is equipped and staffed to treat the following:
- Acute burns
- Plastic reconstructive or restorative surgery as a result of "healed" burns
- Severe scarring, resulting in contractures or interfering with mobility of the limbs
- Scarring and deformity of the face
- Cleft lip and palate repair
Family-Centered Care
Recognizing that the family plays a vital
role in a child's ability to overcome an illness or injury, Shriners
Hospitals for Children helps the family provide the support the child
needs by involving the family in all aspects of the child's care and
recovery.
Our purpose is to provide care to children with orthopaedic
problems and burn injuries to help them lead fuller, more productive
lives. By promoting the importance of the family and helping it become
a stronger support system for the child, Shriners Hospitals for
Children can accomplish its purpose more effectively.
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