Health Center Offers Sports Physicals to Area Athletes

The Livingston County Health Center is sponsoring its annual spring Sports Physical Clinics for all student athletes in the county.  Application forms have been delivered to all county schools and must be completed and turned into area schools by Friday, March 7^th.

Students in grades 6-11 who are planning to participate in a sport next year are eligible for a sports physical at no out of pocket cost, thanks to a partnership between local health care providers and the health center.  The health center is accepting donations for the service from parents who choose to contribute.

Parents are encouraged to make sure their child turns in a completed form by the upcoming deadline.  Forms are available at all schools, and at the health center office, located at 800 Adam Drive. 

Athletes in all schools are required to have a sports physical on file with the school before they will be allowed to participate in any sport.  The physical is then valid for one school year.  The sports physical form has a new look, but asks basically the same medical history information from the parents.

The medical history allows you to record any health conditions or concerns your child may have, including injuries and any special information regarding medical care you want on file. The exam concentrates on sports related health to ensure each student will have a safe and enjoyable athletic experience, and be able to reach their full potential.   

Local doctors and nurse practitioners will provide the exams at several scheduled clinics in the county, usually at your child’s school.  For about 76% of adolescents, the sports physical examination is the only yearly physical they receive.  Often, health conditions are detected through this exam, and students are referred for follow up with their local physician. 

Forms can be picked up at any school in the office, or at the Livingston County Health Center, located at 800 Adam Drive. Parents must fill out the exam form and follow the instructions given in the attached cover letter. If the exam form is not signed by a parent or guardian, the child cannot receive a physical. 

Forms are due back at the school office by Friday, March 7^th.   Parents are urged to make sure their child turns in his or her form to their school office. Those students with completed forms turned in will be given appointments at their clinic location.

 

For more information about sports physicals, call the health center at 646-5506.