Children who need back-to-school physicals but aren't eligible for government health care programs can see a doctor for free over the next few days.
- Shepherd's Hope conducting back to school physicals through Aug. 10
- Exams are happening at select clinics on select days
- Children must be uninsured or have no other options
For the fourth straight year, Shepherd’s Hope partnered with Nemours Children’s Health System to offer free back-to-school physicals and other medical services for uninsured and underinsured kids.
General health assessments and sports physicals can also be conducted. Specialists with Nemours also conduct children's vision and hearing screenings.
"It is a state law that a child entering a public or private school in Florida have a vision, hearing, and physical to enroll in school," said Marni Stahlman with Shepherd's Hope. "And we know with just two weeks to go here in Orange and Seminole County, these children would really have difficultly finding that service."
Appointments are required for physicals.
The clinics will be at the following dates and locations:
Shepherd's Hope Health Center on U.S. 17/92 in Longwood:
- Thursday, Aug 3. from 9 a.m. to noon
- Wednesday, Aug. 9 from 9 a.m. to noon
Call 407-876-6699 Ext. 243 for an appointment.
Downtown Shepherd's Hope Health Center on Westmoreland Drive in Orlando:
- Wednesday, Aug. 2 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Call 407-876-6699 Ext. 248 for an appointment.
Dr. Diebel, Jr. Memorial Shepherd's Hope Health Center on East Colonial Drive in Orlando:
- Tuesday, Aug. 1 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Thursday, Aug. 10 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Call 507-876-6699 Ext. 247 for an appointment.
Children up to the age of 18 can get the exams. They must be uninsured or have no other options.
Find more information on other health center locations in the area on the Shepherd's Hope website.