Patient Programs

Onsite Supportive Services for Your Child’s Care

Our 16-acre hospital location features the Ballreich Patient Activity Mall with an indoor accessible basketball court, game areas such as ping pong, air hockey and billiards available to all patients before/after appointments visits, indoor and outdoor play structures, a backyard walking path and an accessible garden area used for both therapy and relaxation.

Our Care Extends Beyond Our Walls

At Shriners Children's Chicago, our team is committed to caring for the overall health and well-being of our patients. This includes their minds as well as their bodies. In that spirit, our recreational therapy/child life teams offer a wide variety of FLOW (Friendship, Leisure, Opportunity and Wellness) programs.

Our FLOW programs, managed by certified recreational therapists and child life specialists, are designed to adapt to each child's age and ability level, providing children with the opportunity to participate in enjoyable activities and learning new sports and hobbies to brighten their stay and help them return to their communities more active and confident.

Shriners Children's also partners with a number of community organizations to provide opportunities for children to explore and grow their overall potential inside and outside of the hospital. Your child's nurse or care coordinator may also direct you to opportunities in the community.

To sign up for our recreational therapy e-newsletter with information on current programs and tips for helping your child enjoy hobbies and activities, call 773-385-5588.

Sample Programs

Shriners Children's Chicago offers a wide variety of programs and services throughout the year that cater to the overall health and well-being of our patients and their families. View all patient programs and services offered by Shriners Children's.

We’re always here for our patients, regardless of a family's ability to pay or insurance status.