Parents encouraged to start scheduling sports physicals 

The school year may be wrapping up, but area parents are being encouraged to start scheduling their children’s sports physicals for the 2024/2025 sports seasons. Essentia Health Physician Assistant Angie Skyberg explains why. 

Skyberg says Essentia recommends that parents actually schedule a well child exam in place of a sports physical do to it’s more in depth examination. 

Skyberg also highlighted some things they look for in a sports or well child exam. 

To schedule a sports or well child exam contact your local health office or providor. Essientia also recommends that your child get a well child exam or sports physical every year.