Shriners Children's Ohio is a pediatric specialty-care facility in Dayton, Ohio, specializing in burn care, complex wound and skin conditions, plastic and reconstructive surgery, and related pediatric services. Its multidisciplinary and family-centered care includes outpatient evaluation and treatment, follow-up, rehabilitation-related therapy, surgical care when needed, and support services for children and their families. The facility is described by Shriners Children's as one of four U.S. hospitals dedicated to pediatric burn treatment and as a verified burn center by the American Burn Association and American College of Surgeons.
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Programs & services
Specific programs and services listed for this organization.
Burn Rehabilitation and Therapy Services
ActiveIndividualized therapy intended to help pediatric burn patients return to their pre-burn level of activity. Services address mobility, scar management, self-care, activities of daily living, and broader recovery needs, with physical and occupational therapy included in the multidisciplinary model.
Family Transportation Assistance
ActiveComplimentary transportation assistance may be available through Shriners temple volunteer Road Runners, who can transport a child and one family member to and from treatment with advance notice. Airline travel may also be available for families traveling long distances. Transportation questions are directed to care management.
Pediatric Burn Care
ActiveEvaluation and treatment of pediatric burn injuries ranging from mild to severe, including outpatient burn care, wound-care assessment, multidisciplinary care planning, and follow-up. The facility also treats traumatic wounds and skin blistering conditions associated with severe infections, reactions, frostbite, or other aggressive irritation.
Psychiatric Therapy for Severe Burns and Trauma
ActivePsychiatric treatment may be incorporated into a child's care plan to help manage pain, post-traumatic stress, depression, and other psychological or behavioral conditions associated with severe burns and trauma.
School Re-entry Program
ActiveEducation and support for teachers, classmates, and other individuals to help a child transition back to school after a burn or other injury, including situations involving scars, prosthetic limbs, or wheelchair use.
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Who this resource serves
Children from birth through age 18 whose conditions fall within the facility's scope of services. Shriners Children's states that insurance is not required and that care is provided regardless of a family's ability to pay or insurance status.
How to access services
Families and caregivers should call 855-206-2096 or use the official Request an Appointment process. Physicians and other health professionals may initiate a referral through Shriners Children's referral channels or call 800-237-5055. Urgent or emergency burn needs should be handled through emergency medical services rather than a routine appointment request. The Ohio facility is located on the second floor, 2 West, of Dayton Children's Hospital's main campus. Surgeries for Shriners Children's Ohio patients are performed at Dayton Children's, with follow-up and additional care provided by Shriners Children's Ohio.