Shriners Children's

Health System with 11 hospitals across 11 states

Health System Overview

Health System	Shriners Children's
Total Hospitals	11
Commercial/Acute Hospitals	11
Total Beds	496
Commercial/Acute Beds	496
Headquarters	Tampa, FL
Website	shrinerschildrens.org

Hospitals by Type

Children

11 hospitals

100% of health system

Teaching Status

82%

Teaching

Teaching Hospitals: 9

Non-Teaching Hospitals: 2

Teaching hospitals serve as educational institutions for medical professionals while providing patient care.

Hospital Locations

Hospitals in this Health System

Hospital	Type	Beds	Teaching	Recently Joined
Shriners Children's Northern California	Children	80	Yes	No
Shriners Children's	Children	24	Yes	No
Shriners Children's	Children	60	Yes	No
Shriners Children's Boston	Children	30	Yes	No
Shriners Children's	Children	80	Yes	No
Shriners Children's Dayton	Children	30	No	No
Shriners Children's Portland	Children	29	Yes	No
Shriners Children's Philadelphia	Children	53	No	No
Shriners Children's	Children	50	Yes	No
Shriners Children's	Children	30	Yes	No
Shriners Children's	Children	30	Yes	No

Recent News

Jun 02, 2025

Shriners Children's is exploring the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to improve the measurement of spine curves in scoliosis patients. Dr. Yishan Zhong from the Georgia Institute of Technology is collaborating with Dr. Selena Poon from Shriners Children's Southern California to develop an AI tool for Cobb angle measurement, a method used to determine the severity of spinal deformity. This initiative aims to provide more standardized and efficient measurements, addressing the time-consuming and subjective nature of current manual assessments. The AI model was developed using data from 1,000 scoliosis patients and could potentially be integrated into patient medical records to aid treatment decisions. This research involves Shriners Children's locations in Southern California, Lexington, and Philadelphia and was discussed at the recent State of Science conference.

May 28, 2025

Shriners Children's, headquartered in Tampa, FL, is actively working to address pediatric care gaps and increase patient access through various programs and partnerships. According to Bill Munley, Southeast market administrator for Shriners Children's, the health system has seen rising patient volumes and is keeping pace with access through strategies including partnerships with federally qualified health centers, rural hospitals, critical access hospitals, and school districts. The system is also utilizing formal telehealth arrangements as one of the access points. Shriners Children's operates 26 facilities and has consistently surpassed its benchmarks for new patients and various types of visits and surgeries over the past four years. The focus on expanding access is a key part of their mission to see more patients.

May 14, 2025

Frances A. Farley, M.D., Chief Medical Officer of Shriners Children's, was honored with the prestigious Distinguished Achievement Award from the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (POSNA) during their annual meeting held from May 14-16, 2025. This award is one of the highest honors in pediatric orthopedics, recognizing individuals who have made outstanding contributions through clinical care, education, research, leadership, and service throughout their careers. Dr. Farley, with over two decades of experience as a pediatric orthopedic surgeon and 18 years as chief of pediatric orthopedic surgery at the University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, is being recognized for her dedication, mentorship, and leadership in advancing innovative treatment options globally. She has authored over 200 published works and is a respected voice in shaping the future of pediatric healthcare. Leslie Stewart, M.D., chairman of the Board of Trustees for Shriners Children's, expressed pride in Dr. Farley's achievement, stating it reflects the organization's commitment to excellence in pediatric care and that her leadership inspires the team to push boundaries to ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive. [7]

Apr 02, 2025

The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed a lower court's decision to dismiss claims brought by former employees of Shriners Hospitals for Children who were terminated for refusing to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. The lawsuit was filed against the employer, its agents, and the Executive Commissioner of Texas Health and Human Services, alleging violations of the right to refuse the vaccine under federal and state laws. The appellate court agreed that there was no personal jurisdiction over the agents, Shriners was not acting as a state actor when implementing the vaccine policy, and the Emergency Use Authorization Statute did not apply to Shriners in its capacity as an employer. The court also found the Commissioner was entitled to qualified immunity. The dismissal of state-law claims was modified to be without prejudice. This case, while originating in Texas, involves litigation against the Shriners Hospitals for Children system, which has its headquarters in Tampa, FL. [8, 11]

Mar 11, 2025

Shriners Children's has digitally integrated all 14 of its Motion Analysis Centers (MACs) across the country, creating the world's largest unified pediatric motion analysis network. This integration, announced from Tampa, FL, aims to enhance patient outcomes and research by allowing doctors across the system to easily share data, learn from past cases, and inform future care decisions. The technology, similar to that used in movies, utilizes high-speed cameras, reflective markers, force platforms, and muscle sensors to analyze a child's movement patterns. A new Shriners Children's Gait Model (SCGM) has been published to standardize data comparison. The organization is also researching using AI and cell phone cameras for remote movement evaluation.

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