ELGIN – The Elgin Elks Lodge, in cooperation with the Illinois Elks Children’s Care Program and Sherman Hospital, will sponsor a free orthopedic diagnostic clinic for children with no health insurance on Nov. 5 at Sherman Hospital, 1425 N. Randall Road.

The clinic will be conducted from 2 to 5 p.m. by Dr. Vincent P. Cannestra of Orthopedic and Spine Surgery Associates. Cannestra has worked with the Elks program for several years, conducting free clinics four times a year for children up to 21 years old.

All diagnostic services, including X-rays, MRIs and other tests, are paid for by the Elks. Financial assistance for treatment of a diagnosed problem may be available through the Elks.