Shriners Children's Chicago

Shriners Children's Chicago We are a research hospital on the outskirts of Chicago specializing in orthopedics
Celebrating 100 years of providing The Most Amazing Care Anywhere
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Shriners Children's Chicago provides specialty pediatric care to children up to age 18 with orthopedic issues from regular to rare. We specialize in care related to cerebral palsy, club foot, scoliosis and a variety of rare diseases. We also treat spinal cord injuries in kids, offer plastic surgery including craniofacial, cleft lip and cleft palate repair, and pediatric rehabilitation in a friendly, family-centered environment. Every clinic visit, procedure, surgical admission, and rehabilitation appointment is provided regardless of the family's ability to pay. The list of accepted insurance providers continues to grow, and includes Medicaid. We are part of a network of more than 20 care facilities with locations in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Our mission is to improve the lives of children by providing innovative pediatric specialty care, cutting-edge research, and outstanding medical education. Come see our spacious activity mall with space for wheelchair sports, games and an indoor playground. We also have a large adapted outdoor playground and an award winning 4000 sq ft patient garden. We offer a full-service cafeteria, free parking and free wi-fi for visitors. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, relying on the generous donations of Shriners and the general public to carry out our mission and change the lives of children everyday.

We’re proud to welcome Maria Rodriguez Celin, M.D., to Shriners Children’s Chicago! She joins as a geneticist. Dr. Rodri...
03/13/2026

We’re proud to welcome Maria Rodriguez Celin, M.D., to Shriners Children’s Chicago! She joins as a geneticist. Dr. Rodriguez Celin specializes in skeletal dysplasia – a group of rare genetic conditions affecting children’s bones and joints – as well as osteogenesis imperfecta, arthrogryposis and general genetics in pediatric orthopedics. We’re thrilled to have her on our team. See her areas of care and read more here: https://ow.ly/T1x250YoRCC.

From the Chicago suburbs, Joe shares his journey as a grateful patient alumni. His story is a powerful reminder of the s...
03/12/2026

From the Chicago suburbs, Joe shares his journey as a grateful patient alumni. His story is a powerful reminder of the specialized care our team provides to children and families every single day. As we look ahead to our 100th Anniversary this month, we’re honored to celebrate a century of compassion, innovation, and the incredible patients who are our legacy. Watch more - https://ow.ly/QZrF50Ynfr4.

Go Brody! Watch more ⬇️
03/11/2026

Go Brody! Watch more ⬇️

Brody Roybal reflects on how Shriners Children's Hospital and sled hockey changed his life and his hope to grow the game going into his fourth career paralym...

03/11/2026

It's , Pamela Patt, MS, RDN, CSP, LDN, CNSC, director of nutrition services, is breaking down the updated food pyramid and how our three dieticians here Shriners Children's Chicago play a vital role in patient care. Fair warning... this might make you hungry. 🍎

Are you a former Shriners Children's patient looking to connect with our healthcare system and other former patients? Jo...
03/09/2026

Are you a former Shriners Children's patient looking to connect with our healthcare system and other former patients? Join the Patient Alumni Network! https://ow.ly/yFW950U4pG6.

Each and every person who has been cared for at Shriners Children's has a story to tell and we look forward to connecting or re-connecting with you and sharing your inspirational stories with others.

03/06/2026

Our recreation therapy/ child life teams brought the spirit of the games to our hospital with a special “pass the torch” relay for our patients. Check out this moment of teamwork and fun!

More than 30 runners supported the pediatric specialty care of Shriners Children's in the Bank of America Chicago Marath...
03/05/2026

More than 30 runners supported the pediatric specialty care of Shriners Children's in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. Among the runners was Conor from Chicago, who sought a way to make his first Chicago Marathon meaningful. That search led him to Shriners Children’s Chicago, with help from his girlfriend, Mary, a former patient. Read more about Team Shriners. https://ow.ly/Kz7S50YneHG.

03/03/2026

James is perfecting his throw in our warm water therapy pool! Our therapists love turning rehabilitation into something engaging and fun, creating personalized programs tailored to each patient’s goals and abilities. From learning safe transfer techniques after surgery to building strength through walking and adaptive exercises, every session is designed with purpose. Keep it up, James! 👏

Learn more about our rehabilitation therapy - https://ow.ly/GYFZ50YokWB.

03/02/2026

Storytime + Zoo = the perfect way to celebrate ! 📚🦁
In honor of Dr. Seuss’s birthday and the start of , we hosted a special story time with Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s Zoo Adventure Passport (ZAP) program. Shriners Children's Chicago is proud to be a sponsor of ZAP. Our patients had a wonderful morning filled with hands-on activities, animal fun, and story time alongside Brookfield Zoo Chicago staff and Child Life Specialist Jamie. 📖✨

02/28/2026

February 28 is Rare Disease Day. At Shriners Children's Chicago, we care for children with rare diseases like Anaya, who has osteogenesis imperfecta (OI). Anaya first came from Pakistan three years ago for multiple orthopedic surgeries. Born with OI — a brittle bone disease that caused eight fractures at birth — she was able to sit up and attend school for the first time after her 2023 surgeries.
Now in 2026, she and her family have returned for Halo gravity traction and spinal fusion surgery to help her scoliosis. We connecting with Anaya during her stay at the Ronald McDonald House Chicago. Meet Anaya - https://ow.ly/LmgX50YlpYc.

Attention families- if you're child has an appointment on Monday they're invited to drop by a special story time with ou...
02/27/2026

Attention families- if you're child has an appointment on Monday they're invited to drop by a special story time with our friends at Brookfield Zoo Chicago. Join our child life team during the 9-10 a.m. hour, as we celebrate Read Across America Day, Dr Seuss' Birthday and Child Life month in our lobby. To protect the health of our patients and staff, this event is only open to patients with appointments scheduled for that same day.

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2211 N Oak Park Avenue
Chicago, IL
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Where Hope and Healing meet

Shriners Hospitals for Children — Chicago provides specialty pediatric care to children with orthopedic issues and orthopedic conditions such as club foot, scoliosis and a variety of rare diseases. We also offer pediatric rehabilitation and spinal cord injury rehabilitation. Families find hope through our plastic surgery services for craniofacial conditions, and cleft lip and cleft palate team. Every surgical admission, procedure, rehabilitation and clinic visit is provided regardless of the patient or family's ability to pay. The list of accepted insurance providers continues to grow, and includes Medicaid. We are part of a health care network of 22 locations in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Come see our spacious activity mall with space for wheelchair sports, games and an indoor playground. We also have a large adapted outdoor playground and an award winning 4000 sq ft patient garden. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, relying on the generous donations of Shriners and the general public to carry out our mission and change the lives of children everyday.