Friday October 24th, some University of Utah MBA/MHA students visited the beautiful Shriners Hospitals For Children in Salt Lake City, Utah; a 40-bed pediatric orthopedic hospital and research and teaching center.
Shriners Hospitals for Children is a one-of-a-kind international health care system of 22 hospitals dedicated to improving the lives of children by providing specialty pediatric care, innovative research and outstanding teaching programs.
Shriners Hospitals for Children is a one-of-a-kind international health care system of 22 hospitals dedicated to improving the lives of children by providing specialty pediatric care, innovative research and outstanding teaching programs.
Children up to the age of 18 with orthopaedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries and cleft lip and palate are eligible for admission and receive all care in a family-centered environment at no charge – regardless of financial need.
Shriners' CEO and Retired Air Force Colonel, Craig Patchin met with students to discuss Shriners unique business model. Shriners Hospitals for Children rely on the generosity of many individuals and organizations for the funding needed to continue operating this extraordinary philanthropy.
Above: From left to right, students Anthony Rodebush, Janelle Robinson, and Bart LeFan take a picture with Administrator Craig Patchin.Read about Shriners' recent "Un-limb-ited River Rafting Amputee Camp" at http://www.shrinershq.org/Hospitals/Salt_Lake_City/feature_story/
