Mountain Vista Medical Center and Desert Grove Family Medical is offering free sports physicals to East Valley high school students and incoming freshman, regardless of whether or not the student has insurance.
The physicals will be conducted on select Saturdays each month through September. Appointments must be scheduled in advance by calling (480) 834-7546.
The medical team will be providing students with the standard Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA) sports physical, which will remain valid for activities throughout the entire 2016-2017 school year.
Most school districts now require physical examinations prior to enrollment in sports and other extracurricular activities. A sports physical is required in Arizona for students interested in participating in school athletics and sports, along with summer camps, clinics and more.
Where: Desert Grove Family Medical
10238 East Hampton Ave., Suite 508, Mesa
When: Saturday, July 16 from 9 to 11 a.m.
Saturday, August 13 from 9 to 11 a.m.
Saturday, September 17 from 9 to 11 a.m.
*Appointments must be scheduled in advance by calling (480) 834-7546.
About Desert Grove Family Medical
The medical providers at Desert Grove Family Medical are committed to your family’s health and well-being. From annual check-ups and immunizations to sudden illness and sports injuries, you are minutes away from receiving the caring services that you and your family need. Our focus is on preventive healthcare, including making healthy lifestyle choices. Our providers will take the time to educate you and your family about your healthcare condition and help you develop a successful recovery plan.
About Mountain Vista Medical Center
Mountain Vista Medical Center, part of IASIS Healthcare, is a 178-bed, full-service hospital, featuring all-private rooms and advanced medical technology. Designed to provide comprehensive health care services for residents of the East Valley, the hospital is accredited as a Primary Stroke Center, Chest Pain Center and a Level III Trauma Center. The hospital also features a Cardiac Receiving Center. Mountain Vista Medical Center is directly or indirectly owned by an entity that proudly includes physician owners, including certain members of the hospital’s medical staff. It is located in Mesa, just north of U.S. 60 at Crismon Road and Southern Avenue. Mountain Vista Medical Center is an Official Healthcare Partner of the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury. For more information, visit www.mvmedicalcenter.com or call 1-877-924-WELL (9355). Find Mountain Vista Medical Center on Facebook and follow the hospital on Twitter.