Question:

Is there anything that is not allowed in the hospital?

Answer:

  • No jewelry or large sums of money. Shriners Hospitals for Children® is not responsible for money or other valuables, such as electronics and jewelry brought in by patients and families.
  • Patients who will be having surgery should not wear acrylic nails to the hospital.
  • No weapons are tolerated on the premises of the hospital.
  • No items containing latex, including latex balloons, rubber balls, and certain toys and games. Mylar (foil) balloons are allowed.
  • No electrical appliances, such as hair dryers, hair curlers or electric razors.