To help student-athletes prepare for the fall 2024 sports season, Essentia Health will be conducting a multi-sport physical intensive in late July.
These blitzes will be held at the following dates and times in the following clinics:
Essentia Health – The Lights West Fargo Clinic
- Monday, July 22nd through Wednesday, July 24th, 8am to 7pm
- July 25th (Thursday) to July 26th (Friday) 8:00am to 5:00pm
Essentia Health South University Clinic
- Monday, July 22nd through Friday, July 26th, 8am to 5pm
Vaccinations will also be available and are open to all age groups.
A sports physical helps determine if it is safe for your child to participate in a particular sport. Most states, including North Dakota and Minnesota, require student-athletes to have a sports physical before starting a new sport (including practice) or before starting a new competitive season. Sports physicals are valid for one year in North Dakota and three years in Minnesota.
Prior to your appointment, please complete and sign the appropriate form available online at ndhsaa.com (North Dakota) and mshsl.org (Minnesota) and bring a copy with you. As of July 15, this form can also be completed via MyChart with an active account.
A sports physical can be done on its own or as part of a regular medical exam. Check with your insurance plan to determine coverage. A physical is an opportunity to review your child’s overall health, including growth, cognitive and social development, disease prevention, and mental health. We recommend annual physicals.
A sports physical is $57 and will not be billed through insurance. Athletes are seen on a first-come, first-served basis. Appointments are recommended but not required. Call (701) 364-8900 to schedule an appointment. You do not have to be an Essentia patient to be examined.
