Childrens Hospitals
The following information has been obtained from the Shriners Hospitals for Children website. Link: Admissions guidelines and procedures
Who is Eligible?
Any child may be eligible for care at Shriners Hospitals if:
the child is under the age of 18, and
there is a reasonable possibility the child's condition can be helped by the specialized care provided by Shriners Hospitals for Children
There is never a charge to the patient or parents for any medical care or services provided at a Shriners Hospital.
Admission Procedures for Orthopaedic Hospitals, Spinal Cord Rehabilitation and Non-Emergency Burn Care
Link: Application form online in English, Spanish and French (for Canadian citizens only). This is a .pdf file. (You will need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader)
Forms can also be obtained from any Shrine Temple or Shrine Club; by writing to Shriners Hospitals, P.O. Box 31356, Tampa, FL 33631; or by calling the Shriners Hospitals toll-free referral line at 1-800-237-5055. (In Canada, call 1-800-361-7256.) Completed applications should be returned to the nearest Shriners Hospital.
Admission Procedures for Burn Hospitals (Emergency)
The sooner a burned child reaches a Shriners Hospital that specializes in burn treatment, the better his chances of recovery. IN AN EMERGENCY, the referring physician treating a burned child should telephone the chief of staff at the Shriners Hospital in Boston, Cincinnati, Galveston or Sacramento and indicate that there is a patient needing emergency medical care.
The telephone numbers for emergency admissions to the burn Shriners hospitals are:
Boston: 800-255-1916
Cincinnati: 800-875-8580
Galveston: 409-770-6733
Sacramento: 916-453-2111
Transportation issues are handled on a case-by-case basis. The hospital's care coordinator will assist families with transportation details.
If you have questions about applying to Shriners Hospitals please call our toll-free patient referral line at 1-800-237-5055. In Canada, please call 1-800-361-7256.
Shriners
If you hold the Master Mason degree in Freemasonry, you qualify and are invited to join the Shrine. A man receives the three degrees known as the Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft and Master Mason Degrees in the Masonic Lodge, often known as the Symbolic Lodge, Blue Lodge or Craft Lodge. In Freemasonry, there is no higher degree than that of Master Mason (the Third Degree).
In many parts of North America, Masonry does not solicit members. In these areas, no one is asked to join, and a man must seek admission of his own free will. He must ask. In some areas, Masons are permitted to solicit new members. In all cases, a man interested in becoming a Mason, if he has not been asked, should consult a friend whom he believes to be a Freemason to secure his good counsel and recommendation concerning this important undertaking.For men who would like to receive additional instruction and explanation regarding the allegory and symbolism learned in the Masonic Lodge, the Scottish Rite or the York Rite bodies elaborate on the basic tenets of Freemasonry.
The Shrine of North America is a fraternity that grew out of Freemasonry over a century ago. Because of this, the Shrine is dedicated to Masonic principles. The Shrine Fraternity provides Masonic brothers a means to widen the fellowship first enjoyed in the Blue Lodge. It also offers men, their wives and their families an opportunity to meet new friends who have similar interests, tastes and feelings.
(These are .pdf files, You will need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader in order to view and print them.)
Download Petition for Membership (English)
Download Petition for Membership (Espanol)
If you have any questions, or would like additional information, please contact either your local Shrine or the Shriners of North America. Their email contact is membership@shrinenet.org
For Billings, Montana and the surrounding area:
Mailing Address: PO Box 20673, Billings, MT 59104
Building Address: 1125 Broadwater Ave, Billings, MT 59102
Phone: (406)259-4384
Fax: (406)259-2316
Email: office@albedoo.org
Office Hours: 8am - 3pm
