Shriners Holding Free Screening Clinics in Downeast, Northern Maine and Bangor

When you think of the Shriners, you might initially think of the Shrine Circus or the huge Shrine parades. But the Shriners also do fantastic work, helping families and treating children with Scoliosis, Burn Care, Spina Bifida, Orthopedics, Cerebral Palsy, Cleft Lip/Palate, Pediatric Surgery, Spinal Cord Injury, Sports Injuries/Fractures, and more.

The Anah Temple Shriners will be hosting clinics Saturday, April 19 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the following seven locations:

• Bangor, at the Anah Shrine Center at 1404 Broadway
• Belfast, at the Waldo County Shrine Club, 20 Northport Avenue
• Calais, at the St. Croix Masonic Lodge at 10 Calais Avenue
• Dover-Foxcroft, at the Katahdin Valley Health Center, 188 Summer Street
• Ellsworth, at the Lygonia Masonic Lodge, Carriage Way
• Lincoln at the Penobscot Vocational School, 35 West Broadway
• Machias, at the Down East Community Hospital, 11 Hospital Drive
• Presque Isle, at the Aroostook Shrine Club at 390 Houlton Road

These clinics aim to determine how Shriners Children’s can best treat a child in need. All care provided by Shriners Children’s is provided regardless of the family's ability to pay or insurance status. Shriners Children’s does NOT discriminate against any family whether you are uninsured, underinsured or unable to pay medical bills. There is support available in all aspects of your child’s healthcare journey. Charity funds exist to assist with travel, lodging, and other expenses that can occur.

At these screening clinics, children will be seen by a licensed volunteer provider, the visit will be documented and the information submitted directly to the Shriners Children’s location in Springfield, Massachusetts. Staff will then review the info and reach out to the parents/guardians to determine the next step.

If you’re unable to attend a screening clinic but would like to see if you qualify, please call Shriners Children’s directly at 800-237-5055.

Oh and if you're looking for Shrine Circus times and information, they will be at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor April 25-27 with shows at 3 and 7 on Friday, April 25, 10, 2, and 7 on Saturday, April 26, and 11 and 3 on Sunday, April 27.

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