Meet Patient Ambassador Paige

Paige,11, looks forward to traveling to Shriners Hospitals for Children — Boston every three months, even if that means going into the OR. Paige was born with a port-wine stain birthmark on her face.

Inpatient Rehabilitation Following Burn Injury

Shriners Children's inpatient rehabilitation advances healing and mobility following a burn injury.

Mom Learns No Burn is Too Small for Shriners Children’s After Daughter’s Scald Injury

When Josephine accidentally spilled hot coffee on herself, her mom didn’t think the burn was serious enough to be treated at Shriners Children’s.

Patient Takes First Steps at Shriners Children’s Spokane

Shriners Children's Spokane staff helps patient with congenital disease learn to walk.

Shriners Children’s Boston Helps Former Patient Realize Her Passion

Lauren received burn care at Shriners Children's Boston after a scald injury.

James’ Journey of Recovery with Shriners Children’s Ohio

James is the first to extend a handshake when meeting someone new, and eager to embrace someone he loves. When asked what makes him grateful, he replies with an enthusiastic shout, “Everything!”

Histories of Our Locations

Our Shriners Children’s story launched in Shreveport in September 1922, with the opening of our first hospital. Read more about that milestone event and the origin stories of our other locations.

Camerons Story

Campfire accident leads to burn injury in nature-loving 3-year-old.

Thalia: Free to Be Me!

Living in Haiti, Thalia wore a brace to address her scoliosis curve but it wasn’t enough. By the time she was 13 years old, she had to stop taking dance class and would become exhausted just playing with her friends.

From Vietnam to Boston – the Road to Life-Changing Burn Care