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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 includes the United States, Canada and Mexico. Anyone interested in submitting an application from outside one of these countries should call (800) 237-5055 and request information for international patients. 

If you have questions about applying to Shriners Hospitals please call (800) 237-5055 or (800) 361-7256 (in Canada).

Apply now for care, or obtain an application through local Shriners or Shrine Club; by writing to Shriners Hospitals for Children, P.O. Box 31356, Tampa, FL 33631;or by calling (800) 237-5055 or (800) 361-7256 in Canada.

Transportation to and from the hospital is the responsibility of the family. Often, local Shriners  can help with transportation. The Shriners Hospital to which the child is being referred can assist with contacting local Shriners.

To learn more about transportation help that may be available for patients of the St. Louis hospital, contact our care coordination/family services at (314) 872-7806.

      Patient Referral to Shriners Hospitals�St.Louis

      Anyone may refer a child for care at Shriners Hospitals�St. Louis. To apply for treatment at Shriners Hospitals�St. Louis:

      Download an application

      Mail to:
      Shriners Hospitals for Children�St. Louis
      Attn: Applications Department
      2001 S. Lindbergh Blvd.
      St. Louis, MO 63131

      Or fax to:
      (314) 692-6402

      Or call for an application:

      (800) 850-2960
      (314) 872-8319


      Referring physicians who wish to speak to a health care professional may contact Karen Brendell, R.N., at the above phone numbers.

      Emergency Burn Care

      For emergency admission to one of our four hospitals specializing in burn care, the referring physician should contact the hospital's chief of staff:

      Boston
      Ronald G. Tompkins, M.D., Sc.D
      (800) 255-1916 

      Cincinnati
      Richard J. Kragan, M.D.
      (800) 875-8580

      Galveston
      David N. Herndon, M.D.
      (409) 770-6773

      Sacramento
      David G. Greenhalgh, M.D.
      (916) 453-2111

      Non-Emergency Burn Care

      Non-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.

      		 
       
       
      Shriners International Headquarters
      2900 Rocky Point Dr. Tampa, FL 33607
      (813) 281-0300