ALMH to host free clinics in June

[June 19, 2015]  LINCOLN - In the month of June, Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital will offer two free clinics for the community.  Both events are free of charge, but appointments and pre-registration is required.

June 17
2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Free Skin Cancer Screenings

Free Skin Cancer Screenings by Dr. Kumar, private dermatologist with offices in Springfield and Litchfield. Appointments expected to last 10 minutes. Arrive 15 minutes prior to appointment time for necessary paperwork. Check-in at ALMH Lobby. Reservation Required.

Sponsored by Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital and Regional Cancer Partnership of Illinois.

June 30
CHANGED TO JUNE 23
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Children's Orthopedic Assessment Clinic
Appointment required

Dr. Olysav, an orthopedic surgeon with Springfield Clinic, will be conducting the clinic. The clinic is from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and is by appointment only.  The clinic is an ideal time to have a child reviewed for bone and joint development.

If your child has an uncorrectable deformity, complains of back, knee, leg, ankle pain or has a back curvature, they can be seen at the clinic. No medical referral is necessary for the clinic, however, physicians are welcome to refer patients to the clinic for a specific reason or second opinion. School nurses are also welcome to refer children and families to the clinic.

The Elks Organization has been working with physically challenged children since 1928. There are 17 clinic locations throughout Illinois. The Elks will provide financial assistance to their best of their ability for children needing further treatment or specialty equipment when the family lacks sufficient resources to do so. In the past, the Elks have purchased therapy services, corrective shoes, braces, orthotics, wheelchairs and augmentative communication devices to help children overcome a variety of physical challenges.  Call 1-800-272-0074 to make an appointment.

Sponsored by ALMH and the Elks Organization

[Angela Stoltzenburg, Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital]