Sanford Medical Center Chamberlain encourages all student athletes to get their school physical done now before the sports season begins. While most student athletes appear to be quite healthy, sometimes a previously unknown ailment such as a heart murmur or lung problem can be detected during a routine sports physical. This early detection can potentially prevent a serious health issue.
Sports physicals will be available at Sanford Clinic Chamberlain, Sanford Clinic Kennebec and the Kimball Medical Clinic for the special price of $15 during the week of Aug 2 – 6. All proceeds from the exams on those days will be donated back to the student’s school athletic program. The charge for sports physicals given on other days will be $35.
Students under age 18 must bring along a pre-participation form completed that has been signed by their parent or guardian before the exam is given. Advance appointments must be made.
What: Athletic Sports Physicals
When: Aug. 2 – 6
Where:
• Sanford Clinic Chamberlain – 234-6551
• Sanford Clinic Kennebec - 869-2280
• Kimball Medical Clinic – 778-6296
• Sanford Clinic Kennebec - 869-2280
• Kimball Medical Clinic – 778-6296
Cost: $15 - payable at the time of the exam. No insurance will be filed.
All proceeds from physicals on these days will be donated back to area high schools. “We want to make sure that these young athletes are healthy enough to compete in their chosen sports,” said Dr. John Jones. “And making it more convenient for them is just one way for us as healthcare providers to give back to the communities that we serve.”