St. David’s CareNow Urgent Care offering $20 sports physicals through Aug. 31
AUSTIN, TEXAS – With school back in session for some students—and classes right around the corner for others—St. David’s CareNow® is offering families with student athletes $20 sports physicals at 13 locations in the Austin area. Families can take advantage of this offer through Aug. 31.
Sports physical examinations are often required for participation in school sports, but requirements may vary as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. David Wasserman, market medical director of St. David’s CareNow, strongly encourages parents to have their kids examined to ensure safe participation.
“While it’s not required at all school districts, we highly recommend having your child examined before returning to school sports,” Dr. Wasserman said.
A physical is the first step in making sure students are healthy and ready for any activity. Prior to a sports physical visit, parents should keep the following tips in mind:
• For the 2020-2021 school year, any participant in athletics or marching band who has not previously completed a sports physical and been cleared will be required to receive a sports physical prior to any UIL activities.
• Students should bring all necessary forms with them.
• All students must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian if they are under the age of 18.
• Glasses or contacts must be brought in for sports physical.
• CareNow discounted physicals apply to students in grades K-12.
In an effort to protect students and their families, CareNow has increased its already stringent safety procedures. To learn more about enhanced safety protections, visit the St. David’s CareNow website.
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CareNow® Urgent Care
Founded in 1993 in Dallas-Fort Worth, CareNow® has grown to become one of the largest urgent care networks in the country. HCA Healthcare acquired CareNow in 2015 with the intent to extend the model that has made the urgent care network so successful. CareNow clinics are open seven days a week with extended evening hours and convenient Web Check-In®.
St. David’s HealthCare
St. David’s HealthCare includes seven of the area’s leading hospitals and is one of the largest health systems in Texas. The organization has been recognized with a Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award—the nation’s highest presidential honor for performance excellence. St. David’s HealthCare is the fourth-largest private employer in the Austin area, with more than 10,600 colleagues across 132 sites of care.
St. David’s HealthCare is a unique partnership between hospital management company HCA Healthcare and two local non-profits—St. David’s Foundation and Georgetown Health Foundation. The proceeds from the operations of the hospitals fund the foundations, which, in turn, invest those dollars back into the community. Since the inception of St. David’s HealthCare in 1996, more than $611 million has been given back to the community to improve the health and healthcare of Central Texans.
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August 26, 2020
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