Shriners planning screening clinic
THE PORTERVILLE RECORDER
The Shriners are holding a free clinic at Sierra View District Hospital to screen children who might be in need of its services.
The screening clinic will be held 9:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Nov. 19.
The requirements for the children to be screened are:
- The child must be under the age of 18 years old
- Bring a copy of his/ her birth record
- Bring a copy of immunization record
- Bring any available medical records
The patients are seen on a first come first served basis.
The following are types of some of the common conditions that are treated at Shriners Hospital: Scoliosis Brittle Bone Disease, Burns, Cleft Palute, Orthopedic problems of Cerebral Palsy, Hand problems, Back problems, Limb Deficiencies, Growth problems, Spina Bifida, Myelodysplasia, Club foot, Dislocated hip, leg length.
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