Essentia Health Offering Back-to-School and Sports Physicals

Being a parent of a student keeps you busy, especially in the fall. Essentia Health wants to make getting ready for school and sports easier. Get a jump on your fall to-do list by taking care of your child’s back-to-school and sports physical during convenient times.

For area students, there are a few options:

Walk-In    |    No Appointment Needed

Tuesday, July 24 or Thursday, July 26
5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Essentia Health – 52nd Avenue Clinic
4110 51st Ave S, Fargo
701.364.8900

Wednesday, July 25
5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Essentia Health – Moorhead Clinic
801 Belsly Blvd, Moorhead
701.364.6800

Pediatrician, Dr. David Clutter says, “A sports physical is the chance to talk about any potential health issues an athlete might have, it includes a general physical exam and gives us the opportunity to check for history of concussion, history of issues or past injuries that a student athlete might have.”

You can use any of our walk-in clinics during their normal hours to receive sports physicals as well. No appointment is needed at walk-in locations. You can also schedule a visit with your primary care physician. 

These visits are important because many kids this age may not be coming in for their regular well-child checks. “This physical affords us the opportunity to check on vaccinations and address any problems that might become a bigger health concern down the road,” says Dr. Clutter.