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The Key West Citizen
Key West, Monroe County, Florida
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In Monroe County, Florida, 48 crippled children (38 white, 10 colored) were examined by Miami doctors Robert P. Keiser and Roy N. Davis as part of the Florida Cripple Children's Commission's semi-annual program for indigent kids with orthopedic conditions like polio and club feet. Assistance from local Dr. Dalton and nurse Nelle Reimer; treatment at Miami hospital if needed.
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Program Sponsored By Fla. Cripple Children's Comm.
Forty-eight cripple children were examined yesterday by Doctors Robert P. Keiser and Roy N. Davis of Miami under the auspices of the Florida Cripple Children's Commission. Of this amount, ten were colored and thirty-eight, white.
The Commission conducts such examinations and provides treatment where necessary on a statewide, semi-annual basis. There are six districts. Monroe County being in District No. 4, which includes seven other South Florida Counties.
Dr. Dalton of the Health Clinic was on hand yesterday to offer aid and assistance wherever possible. Mrs. Nelle Reimer, District nurse for the past twenty years, was also present.
To be eligible for treatment, a child must be recommended by a private physician who considers parents of the child to be in financial distress or unable to afford the specialized medical treatment necessary.
Application can be made directly to the Commission by the parents of the child but in this case, they must also go to the County Judge and get an order showing themselves to be indigent.
Mrs. Reimer states that the Cripple Children's Commission treats all sorts of cases. Many include club feet, bow legs, polio, orthopedic conditions caused by TB of the joints or spine, etc.
If necessary the child is carried to the Children's Variety Hospital in Miami.
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Monroe County, Florida; Miami, Florida
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Forty-eight crippled children (ten colored, thirty-eight white) examined by Doctors Robert P. Keiser and Roy N. Davis of Miami under the Florida Cripple Children's Commission. The program provides statewide semi-annual examinations and treatment for eligible indigent children with conditions like club feet, bow legs, polio, and orthopedic issues from TB. Eligible children recommended by private physicians or via county judge order for indigence. Dr. Dalton and Mrs. Nelle Reimer assisted. Treated children sent to Children's Variety Hospital in Miami if necessary.