Shriners Hosps For Children

Name :

Shriners Hosps For Children

Address  :

3100 Samford Avenue

Town  :

Shreveport

State  :

Louisiana

Country  :

USA

Post Code:

71103

Phone  :

318 222 5704

Fax  :

318 424 7610

Web URL  :


Description

Shriners Hospitals for Childrenreg Shreveport is a 45bed pediatric orthopaedic hospital Our familycentered approach to care is designed to support the whole family during the acute and reconstructive phases of a childs injury Located in Shreveport our hospital treats children from all over the US and around the world and has unique relationships with some of the top hospitals and universities

Our Mission
Provide the highest quality care to children with neuromusculoskeletal conditions burn injuries and other special healthcare needs within a compassionate familycentered and collaborative care environment

Provide for the education of physicians and other healthcare professionals

Conduct research to discover new knowledge that improves the quality of care and quality of life of children and families

This mission is carried out without regard to race color creed sex or sect disability national origin or ability of a patient or family to pay

Our Vision
Shriners Hospitals for Children will be the unquestioned leader nationally and internationally in caring for children and advancing the field in its specialty areas
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