South Florida Baptist Hospital Offers Free Back-to-School Physicals, Immunizations

In conjunction with the Hillsborough County Back to School Coalition, South Florida Baptist Hospital’s Community Health Department will offer free back-to-school physicals July 22, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., at Swindle Medical Arts Center, 1601 W. Timberlane Dr., Plant City.  Parents or legal guardians must accompany their children.

The free physicals are for Florida students in grades K to 12.  Sports, Head Start and child care physicals are not available.  Screenings include vision, blood pressure and height/weight.

In addition to the physicals, free immunizations are available for Medicaid or uninsured children in grades K to 12.  An immunization record is required to receive shots.

The primary goal of the back-to-school physicals is to extend free and necessary school health screenings to community families so that no child will be excluded from starting school on time due to a lack of school physical or immunization requirements.

To make an appointment for a physical, register at www.back2schoolfair.org.