Essentia Health encouraging sports physicals ahead of the school year

Essentia Health is making it easier for your children to receive sports physicals ahead of the school year.

We will offer the following expanded hours at select Duluth-area clinics to have sports physicals completed:

• 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 16, at the Essentia Health-Lakeside Clinic. Please call (218) 786-3550 to schedule an appointment.
• 4-6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 24, at the Essentia Health-West Duluth clinic. Please call (218) 786-3500 to schedule an appointment.
• 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, July 25, at the Essentia Health-Lakewalk Clinic. Please call (218) 576-0100 to schedule an appointment.
• 4-6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 30, at the Essentia Health-Proctor Clinic. Please call (218) 576-0200 to schedule an appointment.

Sports physicals are required for your children to compete in school sports. Getting them done early helps beat the rush before the school year begins.

Sports physicals can help identify any health issues that might interfere with sports performance or increase the chances of injury while competing. These visits include a comprehensive discussion of the patient’s medical history as well as a physical exam.

Sports physicals are specific to playing sports and do not replace an annual physical or well-child/teen visit.

Appointments are encouraged, as limited walk-in opportunities are available.