Shriners Children’s St. Louis to host free pediatric orthopedic screening in Mt. Vernon

FOX23 News at 9 p.m.

MT. VERNON, Ill., (KBSI) — Families with children who may have bone, muscle or joint conditions are invited to attend a complimentary pediatric orthopedic screening clinic later this month in Mt. Vernon.

The screening clinic, hosted by Mount Vernon Lodge No. 31, will take place from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. March 28 at the lodge, located at 124 N. 10th St.

During the clinic, children will be evaluated to determine whether their orthopedic condition may be treatable at Shriners Children’s St. Louis. The clinic is intended for children who may show signs of an orthopedic condition or whose families are seeking a second opinion.

Shriners Children’s St. Louis provides medical, surgical and rehabilitative care for children with orthopedic conditions regardless of a family’s ability to pay or insurance status. If follow-up care is needed, complimentary transportation to appointments may be available through the local Shrine Center upon request.

Appointments for the screening clinic can be scheduled by calling 618-241-0326.

Shriners Children’s St. Louis is part of Shriners Children’s, a pediatric health care system focused on specialty care, research and medical education for children with orthopedic conditions. The organization serves patients from infancy through age 21 in a family-centered environment.