Shriners Hospitals for Children is a pediatric health care system of 22 hospitals dedicated to improving the lives of children by providing pediatric specialty care, innovative research, and outstanding teaching programs for medical professionals. Children up to age 18 with orthopaedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries, and cleft lip and palate are eligible for care and receive all services in a family-centered environment, regardless of the patients’ ability to pay.
About Us
The Naja Shrine Hospital Division is an entity of the Naja Shriners organization, formed to support and coordinate care for patients eligible for care at a Shriners Hospital. The Hospital Division is advised by a board of directors but is under the control of the Naja Shrine Divan. Offices for the Hospital Division are at the Rapid City Shrine Club. The Hospital Division depends on all members of Naja Shriners who are aptly named DADS (Drivers Are Dedicated Shriners) who with their ladies are the backbone of support of our 380 active patients in western South Dakota.
Transportation
The Naja Shrine Hospital Division assists with the transportation and/or lodging expenses of the patient and one parent to and from Shriners Hospital for Children. Patients have the option of driving themselves, or riding in one of our Naja Shrine Hospital Express vans. Our Shrine DADS volunteer their time to drive the patients in our vans. We also utilize air ambulances and commercial air travel when necessary. Because of the distance to the hospitals, we also provide a place for our patients to stay.
Funding
The Naja Shrine Hospital Division is funded in several ways. Several benefactors have generously set up large trusts to benefit the Naja Shrine Hospital Children’s Travel Trust Fund. This fund was established through wills, bequeaths, donations, and money-raising projects. Even with these gifts, additional projects and fundraisers are necessary to meet each year’s operating expenses.
Contact the Naja Shrine Hospital Division
For more specific information on eligibility, the application process, or the types of care offered, contact:
Office Manager: RhondaChairman: Curtis
4091 Sturgis Road
Rapid City, SD 57702
Phone: 1-888-302-4279 or 605-343-4279
Email: najashrinehd@midconetwork.com
Hours: 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. daily