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SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN
MEXICO CITY
This hospital had its beginnings on March 10, 1945, in the form of a 10-bed ward in the “Hospital Infantil” of Mexico City . After two years, the number of beds were increased to 15 and a small convalescent facility opened near the hospital.
In 1949, the San Angel Inn on Camelia Street was purchased, largely with funds contributed in Mexico, and converted into a convalescent home with 15 beds. From that date, the hospital ward and the convalescent home operated without interruption until the new hospital was built and put into service in December of 1961.
On opening, this 60-bed hospital had 2 operating rooms, an outpatient clinic, a physical therapy department, orthopaedic brace shop and other related services. The cost of the land, construction, furnishings and equipment were borne by the local Mexico City Shrine group and the Board of Directors of the International Organization.
The building has been remodeled several times since 1961. In 1967, a second physiotherapy department, auditorium and other services were added. In 1988, a further expansion and remodeling of services was inaugurated which modernized the operating room, radiology, outpatient and orthotics departments. Also between 1967 and 1988, many new services were added to family services: psychology, dental service, recreational therapy, and occupational therapy.
In 1999, due to increased demand, the Board of Directors of the International Organization approved and decided to build a new hospital to offer 80 beds, 4 operating rooms, and all orthopaedic services. The construction of the building began in 2002, and began operating in October 2005.