WEST PLAINS, MO – Ozarks Healthcare is once again partnering with local schools to provide free sports physicals for students this spring and early summer, helping ensure area youth are ready to safely participate in athletics and school activities.
These on-site physicals are offered during the school day, making it convenient for families and students to complete this important requirement. Schools will distribute physical forms for parents or guardians to fill out and return on the scheduled date. Families are encouraged to contact their school office or nurse for additional details.
Incoming 7th–12th grade students planning to attend West Plains High School summer camps are required to have a current physical on file.
Routine physical exams play a key role in keeping children active and healthy. Sports physicals not only help ensure students can safely participate in physical activity, but they can also identify underlying health concerns early. Encouraging regular activity helps reduce the risk of obesity, diabetes, and other chronic conditions, while supporting mental health and academic success.
Ozarks Healthcare has already begun visiting area schools this season, providing free sports physicals to students at Koshkonong R-3 and Fairview School Districts.
Scheduled Physical Dates and Locations (Ozarks Healthcare staff will be traveling to school districts unless otherwise noted):
April 23 – Junction Hill C-12 School District
April 28 – Glenwood R-8 School District
April 30 – Richards R-5 School District
May 7 – Howell Valley R-1 School District
May 19 – Dora R-3 School District
June 3 – Winona R-3
July 31 – Alton R-4 School District
For West Plains R-7 Families:
The Ozarks Healthcare Zizzer Clinic offers free physical days built into the school schedule throughout the year, with appointments available two Wednesdays each month and during a dedicated two-week period at the end of the school year, all conveniently held at the clinic. The Zizzer Clinic is located at 1013 College St. For more information, call 417-505-7123.
Missed Your School’s Scheduled Day?
Students who are unable to attend their school’s scheduled physical day can call the Zizzer Clinic to arrange a makeup appointment. The clinic is open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. for lunch).
Additional free physical opportunities will be offered this summer at Ozarks Healthcare’s rural clinics, with more details to be announced soon.
School districts interested in coordinating an on-site physical day can contact Megan Thompson, Director of Clinics, at 417-256-9111 ext. 5775.
Providing free sports physicals is one of the many ways Ozarks Healthcare continues its commitment to supporting the health and well-being of students and families across the region.
