Caregivers in Winona Health’s Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine department want to remind parents that if a child is due for an annual wellness visit, which is covered by most insurance, they can also include a sports physical at that appointment for no additional charge. “As a parent myself, I know how fast summer slips away, so we want to remind people that now is a good time to call to schedule well-child checkups,” said April Finucane, RN, primary care manager. “Even if a child has not decided whether they’ll sign up for a sport, our providers can complete sports physicals and sign those forms at the same appointment so if their child decides to participate in a sport, they’ll be ready to go when practice starts.” If additional screenings, vaccines or medical needs arise, co-pays may be applicable. It’s helpful if parents have their part of the sports physical form completed in advance. If you need a copy of your school’s sports physical forms, Minnesota and Wisconsin sports physical forms are available online at winonahealth.org/sportsphysicals. Well child checkups including sports physicals are available at: · Winona Health, 855 Mankato Ave., in Winona: 507.457.7607. · Rushford Clinic, 109 W. Jessie St., in Rushford: 507.864.7726. For more information about Winona Health, healthcare providers and services, visit winonahealth.org.