Shriners Children's Boston

Shriners Children's Boston Provides specialty pediatric care to children from around the world.

Shriners Children's Boston provides pediatric specialty care regardless of families ability to pay. Our areas of care include acute burn care, plastic, reconstructive and laser surgery, cleft lip and palate treatment and general orthopaedics.

02/05/2026

During Burn Awareness Week, Shriners Children's Boston is highlighting the innovations and strides our medical staff are making in the field of burn care.

Dr. Colleen Ryan, Associate Surgeon at Shriners Children’s Boston, is featured on “Pediatric Frontlines.” She shares her insights on research and recovery for burn survivors, demonstrating how Shriners Children’s Boston is leading the way in burn care for children.


American Burn Association

Shriners Children's Boston is spotlighting our remarkable patients as part of Burn Awareness Week. Maci is a burn surviv...
02/05/2026

Shriners Children's Boston is spotlighting our remarkable patients as part of Burn Awareness Week.

Maci is a burn survivor who is thriving after receiving care at our hospital. She sustained severe burns after becoming trapped in a house fire. “I’m grateful for where my story has taken me,” said Maci. “I got married on my burn anniversary to take my day back. I turned the worst day of my life into the best day of my life.”

Read Maci’s inspiring story and advice to fellow burn survivors: https://ow.ly/v9XK50Y8XL0

Your home should be a place of fun and comfort, not hidden dangers. As your children wander around the house, these simp...
02/04/2026

Your home should be a place of fun and comfort, not hidden dangers. As your children wander around the house, these simple tips can help prevent burns.

Learn more at BeBurnAware.org

Shriners Children's Boston has been caring for children with burn injuries for generations; from minor burns to more com...
02/04/2026

Shriners Children's Boston has been caring for children with burn injuries for generations; from minor burns to more complex cases that require surgery and inpatient care.

As the longest running American Burn Association (ABA) verified pediatric burn program in the northeast, our team brings together the most experienced medical staff to support your child's healing every step of the way.

Learn how our compassionate, team-based approach helps children heal, grow, and thrive: https://ow.ly/fg2s50Y7M8m

It's National Women Physicians Day, and Shriners Children's Boston is highlighting the important roles female physicians...
02/03/2026

It's National Women Physicians Day, and Shriners Children's Boston is highlighting the important roles female physicians have in patient care, medical research and leadership within the health care field.

Kavitha L. Ranganathan, M.D., joined Shriners Children's in 2022. A board-certified plastic surgeon, she serves as co-director of the cleft and craniofacial center.

Discover what brought to Dr. Ranganathan to Shriners Children's Boston and why she calls working at our hospital "one of her dream goals."
https://ow.ly/qNTF50Y8m7H

Bath time for young families should be relaxing, not risky! 🛀🫧During National Burn Awareness Week, Shriners Children's B...
02/03/2026

Bath time for young families should be relaxing, not risky! 🛀🫧

During National Burn Awareness Week, Shriners Children's Boston is sharing simple tips to prevent scalds, the leading cause of burn injuries in children under 5.

🤔 Did you know that your baby’s strong legs could turn the faucet to a dangerous temperature? A few small steps can make a big difference in your child’s safety.

💡 Learn easy bath-time safety tips to protect your child from scald burns: https://ow.ly/812w50Y7Mvr


American Burn Association

02/02/2026

Gasoline is a dangerous, flammable liquid that should never be handled by a child and should never 🚫 be used as an accelerant or stored inside.

💡 Find more burn prevention tips at BeBurnAware.org.

During Burn Awareness Week, Shriners Children's Boston is highlighting burn survivors who are thriving because of our ca...
02/02/2026

During Burn Awareness Week, Shriners Children's Boston is highlighting burn survivors who are thriving because of our care. ❤️

Michelle sustained injuries following a kitchen accident in her native Belize. Her confidence has grown with the help of our staff, and she even serves as a mentor for younger patients. A talented artist with a good sense of humor, Michelle’s story is one of resilience and creativity.

Discover how Shriners Children's staff has supported her journey and formed lasting bonds: https://ow.ly/3ZcP50Y7wLP


American Burn Association

As part of Burn Awareness Week, Shriners Children's Boston is alerting families about some social media trends that are ...
02/01/2026

As part of Burn Awareness Week, Shriners Children's Boston is alerting families about some social media trends that are leading to scald burn injuries in children.

Instant noodles make up nearly one-third of pediatric scald burn injuries, and Shriners Children's clinicians see injuries like this two to three times a week.

Colleen Ryan, M.D., associate surgeon at Shriners Children's Boston offers guidance on what to do if a burn does happen: https://ow.ly/ia4l50Y7c0z


American Burn Association

This Burn Awareness Week, Shriners Children's Boston is focused on protecting what matters most: your family. All week l...
02/01/2026

This Burn Awareness Week, Shriners Children's Boston is focused on protecting what matters most: your family.

All week long, Shriners Children's be sharing tips to prevent burn injuries and highlighting what to do if an accident happens. Your home should always be your family’s safe space.

Learn more about the Be Burn Aware campaign: https://ow.ly/1Sr550Y6BZT

01/31/2026

It’s National Hot Chocolate Day! On a cold winter weekend, there’s nothing better than warming up with a cozy cup and extra marshmallows in your mug. ☕❄️

At Shriners Children’s Boston, we remind families that hot drinks can mean big risks for children. Scalds are the leading cause of burn injuries for children under 5.

Remember to sip smart and know that Shriners Children’s is the place to turn for any burn.

Top doctors. Trusted care. Shriners Children's Boston is celebrating our physicians who were named to Boston Magazine's ...
01/30/2026

Top doctors. Trusted care. Shriners Children's Boston is celebrating our physicians who were named to Boston Magazine's Top Doctors list. When it comes to your child’s health, expertise matters. Our doctors' commitment to providing compassionate, family-centered care makes a difference every day in children’s lives. ❤️

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Shriners Hospitals for Children — Boston provides pediatric specialty care regardless of families ability to pay. Our areas of care include acute burn care, plastic, reconstructive and laser surgery, cleft lip and palate treatment and general orthopaedics.

The only exclusively pediatric verified burn center in New England, the Boston Shriners Hospital is a world leader in the treatment of children with acute burn injuries. For nearly 50 years, research conducted at our hospital has improved the lives of patients around the world.

Our patients come from across the United States and around the world. All care is provided regardless of families ability to pay.