Clinics

Shriners Orthopedic Clinic

clinic Michael CARE for Children serves as a rural outreach site for Shriners Hospital for Children. A team of orthopedic specialists from Shriners Hospital in Erie, PA provide free examinations, consultation and treatment at the CARE office in Bradford. Over 200 children are treated annually. A physician or health care professional's referral is required for examination. For more information on Shriners Hospital please visit:

www.shrinershq.org/Hospitals/Erie

Telemedicine

In 2005 the CVS/pharmacy Charitable Trust funded CARE's Telemedicine Clinic. CARE is equipped to do remote exams with Shriners Hospital. Please contact CARE for more information.

Shrine Transportation Program

CARE for Children is the local coordinator for the McKean County Shrine Club’s Transportation Program. The Shriners provide free transportation to and from the Bradford Clinic and to and from appointments at Shriners Hospital in Erie. To schedule a ride please call CARE at (814)-362-4621.

Brace Clinics

A qualified orthotist (brace specialist) from Presque Isle Orthopedic Laboratory in Erie, PA will attend clinic to do brace fittings, repairs and/or provide consultative services. www.pirt.us

Scoliosis Screenings

CARE physical therapists conduct scoliosis screenings at middle schools across the county. If additional evaluation is needed children are then referred to their pediatrician or to Shriners Clinic. To learn more about scoliosis please visit the National Scoliosis Foundation at www.scoliosis.org.

Shriners Referral Form:

Healthcare providers may download this referral form and fax referrals to CARE at (814)-362-1066

Shriners Referral Form

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CARE for Children · P.O. Box 616, 20 Russell Boulevard, Bradford, PA 16701 · (814) 362-4621