What Shriners Children's Chicago does

Shriners Children's Chicago is the Illinois flagship location of Shriners Children's, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit pediatric specialty healthcare system (legal entity: Shriners Hospitals for Children, EIN 36-2193608). The Chicago hospital, located at 2211 N. Oak Park Ave., opened in 1926 and is currently celebrating 100 years of service in 2026. It delivers multidisciplinary pediatric specialty care to children from birth through age 18 in orthopedics, spine and spinal cord injury, cleft lip and palate, craniofacial conditions, sports medicine, and pediatric rehabilitation and therapy, supported by on-site specialized capabilities including a Motion Analysis Center and Orthotics and Prosthetics services. The institution is recognized as the national leader in pediatric spinal cord injury research and developed the first surgically-successful treatment for osteogenesis imperfecta.

The underlying technology stack combines multidisciplinary clinical care teams (physicians, surgeons, therapists, nutritionists, care managers, orthotists) with specialized motion analysis instrumentation for Return to Sports testing. Patient access is supported through telehealth appointments, the MyChart patient portal, an Epic-based referral pathway (Epic Care Tools) for healthcare professionals, and the HipScreen App for clinical decision support. Operating geographies span Illinois and surrounding states, with broader North American reach across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, and an international patient program serving cases from across the globe.

The business model is nonprofit and philanthropy-funded: care is delivered regardless of families' ability to pay or insurance status, financed through Shriners Fraternity philanthropy, corporate partnerships, individual donations, planned giving, and vehicle/property donations. Revenue mechanics include billing accepted insurances plus a comprehensive financial assistance program. Go-to-market operates primarily through physician and healthcare professional referrals, supplemented by direct family outreach, a multi-platform social media presence (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, X, LinkedIn, TikTok), the AmazeKids content campaign, the International Patient Ambassador program, and signature fundraising events. Customer segments are threefold: pediatric patients (primary), referring physicians and healthcare professionals, and donors/corporate partners.

Name

Shriners Children's Chicago

Legal name

Shriners Hospitals for Children

Website

https://shrinerschicago.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1926

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Shriners Children's Chicago is a nonprofit pediatric specialty hospital (opened 1926) providing multidisciplinary orthopedic, spine, spinal cord, cleft lip/palate, sports medicine, and rehabilitation care to children from birth through age 18 regardless of ability to pay, funded by Shriners Fraternity philanthropy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pediatric Specialty Healthcare Services

NAICS

Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals (622310)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062)

akta.pro primary industry

Pediatric Specialty Care Centers (e.g., cardiology, oncology, neurology) (HLAFAJAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Pediatric Rehabilitation & Developmental Therapy Centers (PT/OT/SLP) (HLAFAJAL)

Keywords

• Pediatric orthopedic care
• Spinal cord injury treatment
• Cleft lip palate repair
• Pediatric rehabilitation therapy
• Children's specialty hospital

Headquarters

HQ city

Tampa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Healthcare Services Revenue: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit healthcare system, Shriners Children's provides care regardless of patients' or families' ability to pay or insurance status. Care is funded through philanthropy of the Shriners Fraternity and donor generosity.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Shriners Children's Chicago is a nonprofit pediatric specialty hospital providing comprehensive, multidisciplinary care to children from birth to age 18. Core services include orthopedic, spine and spinal cord, cleft lip and palate, craniofacial, sports medicine, and pediatric rehabilitation and therapy services, delivered by integrated teams of physicians, surgeons, therapists, nutritionists, and care managers regardless of insurance status or ability to pay.

Product overview

Shriners Children's Chicago is a pediatric specialty hospital providing comprehensive, multidisciplinary care through a unified healthcare delivery model. The hospital offers a coordinated portfolio of core clinical services including Orthopedics, Spine & Spinal Cord, Cleft Lip and Palate, Sports Medicine, Craniofacial, and Pediatric Rehabilitation and Therapy. Specialized capabilities include a Motion Analysis Center for gait analysis and Return to Sports testing, and Orthotics and Prosthetics services. Patient access is facilitated through Telehealth Appointments and the MyChart Patient Portal. The institution is noted for pioneering treatments, including the first surgically-successful treatment for osteogenesis imperfecta, and leads the nation in pediatric spinal cord injury research. Care is provided from birth to age 18 regardless of families' ability to pay or insurance status.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Orthopedics Comprehensive orthopedic care for pediatric bone and joint conditions including fractures, scoliosis, cerebral palsy, hand conditions, sports injuries, skeletal dysplasia, and rare diseases. Care is provided for pediatric patients from birth to age 18 regardless of insurance status or ability to pay.
• Spine & Spinal Cord Care Specialized care for pediatric spine conditions and spinal cord injuries, with Shriners Children's Chicago leading the nation in pediatric spinal cord injury research. Care is provided for pediatric patients from birth to age 18 regardless of insurance status or ability to pay.
• Cleft Lip and Palate Cleft palate repairs and plastic surgery of the face, head, and neck for pediatric patients. Care is provided for pediatric patients from birth to age 18 regardless of insurance status or ability to pay.
• Sports Medicine Pediatric sports medicine treatment including ACL reconstruction, arthroscopic surgery, physical therapy, and Return to Sports testing in the Motion Analysis Center. Care is provided for pediatric patients from birth to age 18 regardless of insurance status or ability to pay.
• Pediatric Rehabilitation and Therapy Comprehensive inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and specialized recovery programs for pediatric patients from birth to age 18 regardless of insurance status or ability to pay.
• Craniofacial Care Specialized care for craniofacial conditions requiring surgical intervention and multidisciplinary treatment planning for pediatric patients from birth to age 18 regardless of insurance status or ability to pay.
• Motion Analysis Center On-site gait lab providing motion analysis for Return to Sports testing and comprehensive movement assessment for pediatric patients from birth to age 18 regardless of insurance status or ability to pay.
• Orthotics and Prosthetics Custom orthotic and prosthetic services including braces, splints, and prosthetic limbs for pediatric patients from birth to age 18 regardless of insurance status or ability to pay.
• Congenital Neuromuscular Disorders Care Specialized care for congenital neuromuscular conditions affecting pediatric patients from birth to age 18, integrated with orthopedics and rehabilitation services, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay.
• Telehealth Appointments Virtual appointment capabilities allowing remote consultations and follow-up care for pediatric patients and families.
• MyChart Patient Portal Online patient portal for accessing medical records, scheduling appointments, and communicating with care teams at Shriners Children's Chicago.

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Feature1 record

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Children's Healthcare of Atlanta: Large pediatric healthcare system with extensive orthopedic, sports medicine, and rehabilitation specialty programs. Comparable as a high-volume pediatric specialty provider with research and training infrastructure.
• Nemours Children's Health: Multi-state pediatric health system operating children's hospitals and specialty clinics with orthopedic and rehabilitation offerings. Comparable as an integrated pediatric specialty provider competing for complex referrals.
• Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center: Major academic pediatric medical center with leading orthopedic and sports medicine programs, plus extensive research infrastructure. Directly comparable specialty pediatric peer with strong brand and similar referral dynamics.
• Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA): Major pediatric academic medical center offering orthopedic, spine, craniofacial, and rehabilitation specialty services. Comparable as a leading destination children's hospital with strong research and training programs.
• Boston Children's Hospital: Harvard-affiliated pediatric specialty hospital consistently ranked among the top U.S. pediatric institutions. Directly comparable as a destination pediatric specialty provider across orthopedics, spine, sports medicine, and rehabilitation.
• Texas Children's Hospital: One of the largest pediatric hospitals in the U.S., offering comprehensive specialty care including orthopedics, sports medicine, and rehabilitation. Comparable as a high-volume, multi-specialty pediatric destination.
• Seattle Children's Hospital: Academic pediatric specialty hospital with strong orthopedics, sports medicine, and rehabilitation programs serving the Pacific Northwest. Comparable as a destination specialty pediatric provider with research focus.
• Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP): Top-ranked pediatric hospital with deep specialty programs in orthopedics, spine surgery, and rehabilitation research. Comparable as a nationally recognized destination for complex pediatric specialty care and pediatric research output.
• Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago: Premier pediatric academic medical center in Chicago providing a broad range of specialty pediatric care including orthopedics, neurosurgery, and rehabilitation. Most direct local peer competing for the same patient pool and physician talent.
• Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego: Major regional pediatric hospital offering specialty care including orthopedics, spine, and sports medicine. Comparable as a destination specialty pediatric provider serving a defined geographic catchment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/shrinershosp
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/shrinershospitals
• Facebookfacebook.com/ShrinersChildrens
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/shriners-childrens-chicago
• Instagraminstagram.com/shrinershospitals
• TikToktiktok.com/@shrinerschildrens

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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