“As a parent, I understand how quickly summer flies by, so we encourage families to schedule well-child checkups early,” said April Finucane, RN, primary care manager at Winona Health. “Even if you’re unsure about sports or activities, it’s smart to get a sports physical done during their regular well-child checkup. We often hear that middle school parents didn’t realize it was required for some activities. Sports physicals are needed starting in 7th grade, and some programs ask for them as early as age 10.”
Well-child exams are covered by most insurance, and a sports physical can also be completed at that appointment for no additional charge. 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 healthcare providers and services, visit our Find a Provider page.
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