To help students preparing for the 2025-26 sports season, Essentia Health will offer physical and sports vaccination blitzs in June and July.
Blitz will take place at Essential Health-Park Rapids ClinicLocated at 705 Pleasant Ave. S., the following days and times:
- 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday June 25
- 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 9
- 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday July 16
Vaccinations will also be available and clinics are open to all ages.
Sports physics are necessary for children to compete in school sports and can help identify all health problems that may interfere with sports or increase the chances of injury. Makeing a sports physique early helps beat the rush before the start of the school year. In Minnesota, sports physics completed on April 13 or after are good for three years. The forms are available online at mshsl.org.
A sports physique can be completed alone or as part of a Well-child / adolescent visit. Good children / adolescent visits are the ideal time to review your child’s health in all areas – growth, cognitive and social development, disease prevention, mental health and more.
The athletes are seen on a basis at first arrival, first served. Sports physics cost $ 57 if they do not use insurance. Students do not need to be ESSENTIA patients.
The meetings are encouraged but not required. Please call on (218) 732-2800 to plan. The meetings are welcome.