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Outstanding Research“Today’s research is tomorrow’s patientcare” is a well-known saying at ShrinersHospitals for Children ® .All 22 Shriners Hospitals forChildren ® are involved in some formof research. Shriners Hospitals forChildren ® has research affiliations withmajor universities. Generally, theseinvestigations focus on improving andexpanding treatments for severe burns,understanding complex musculoskeletaldisorders, and improving techniquesused to treat both mobility problemsand spinal cord injuries.Teaching OpportunitiesShriners Hospitals for Children ® takesan active role in medical education.Over the past 20 years, more than 9,500physicians have received residencyeducation or postgraduate fellowshipeducation at Shriners Hospitals forChildren ® . Most of our hospitals haveresidency or teaching affiliations withother hospitals or universities. ShrinersHospitals for Children ® also providestraining in other medical areas, includingnursing, physical and occupationaltherapy, and orthotics and prosthetics.While there are many elements toShriners Hospitals for Children ® , thereis only one purpose: to improve thelives of children.Applying for CareChildren up to age 18 are eligible forcare at Shriners Hospitals for Children ®if there is a reasonable possibility theycan benefit from the specialized servicesavailable. Acceptance is based solely ona child’s medical needs.No Barriers to CareAt Shriners Hospitals for Children ® , allcare and services are provided regardlessof the patients' abillityto pay, thanks toour generous donors.How You Can HelpShriners Hospitals for Children ® needsyour help! Learn more about making aone-time gift, recurring gift or a plannedgift by visiting www.donate2shc.org orby calling 800-241-GIFT.16 17