Ozarks Healthcare offers Convenient Sports Physicals for Students and Community Members

Ozarks Healthcare is pleased to announce the availability of sports physicals at the Ozarks Healthcare Zizzer Clinic, ensuring students and community members have easy access to essential healthcare services ahead of the upcoming sports season and summer athletic camp schedule.

For West Plains High School Students:

Sports physicals will be conducted from April 29 – May 16 during regular school hours. The Zizzer Athletic Department and coaches will communicate information regarding available physical times with school teams. Parents of students who did not participate in sports during the 2023-2024 academic year should schedule an appointment with the Ozarks Healthcare Zizzer Clinic located at 1013 College St. in West Plains or the Athletic Department to arrange their physicals. Students and their families may reach the Ozarks Healthcare Zizzer Clinic by phone to schedule physicals at 417-505-7123.

For Students in K-8 School Districts:

Ozarks Healthcare is collaborating with area K-8 schools to schedule physicals at the Ozarks Healthcare Zizzer Clinic, providing a convenient and accessible option for young athletes.

Summer Schedule:

Outside of the previously mentioned time frame, Ozarks Healthcare will offer sports physicals from June 17 - 28, Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day at the Ozarks Healthcare Zizzer Clinic. Walk-ins are welcome during this time, although appointments are encouraged to ensure prompt service.

Additionally, on June 20, the Ozarks Healthcare Zizzer Clinic will extend its hours from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. to accommodate those with busy schedules. Again, appointments are encouraged but walk-ins are welcome.

For Students Outside West Plains/K-8 School Districts:

Providers at Ozarks Healthcare locations outside of West Plains are working with their area’s respective school district(s) to offer sports physicals.

• Providers from Ozarks Healthcare in Gainesville will be going to students in Bakersfield, Gainesville, and Dora. For more information, call Ozarks Healthcare Gainesville at 417-679-4613.
• Providers from Ozarks Healthcare in Alton will be going to students in Koshkonong, Couch, and Alton. For more information, call Ozarks Healthcare Alton at 417-778-7227.
• Providers from Ozarks Healthcare in Winona will be going to students at Eminence and Winona. For more information, call Ozarks Healthcare Winona at 573-325-4237.
• Providers from Ozarks Healthcare in Mountain View will be going to students at Mountain View-Birch Tree. For more information, call Ozarks Healthcare Mountain View at 417-934-2273.
• Providers from Ozarks Healthcare in Thayer will be going to students at Thayer. For more information, call Ozarks Healthcare Thayer at 417-264-7136.

Required consent forms may be downloaded ahead of time from Ozarks Healthcare’s website at https://www.ozarkshealthcare.com/about-us/for-community/.

“As summer approaches, athletic physicals become a vital step for students looking to participate in sports camps,” Sammi Radosevich, Inside Track Career Pathways Coordinator at Ozarks Healthcare, said. “Ensuring their wellbeing through these exams leads to a safe and enjoyable summer sports experience."

“Students entering seventh grade during the 2024-2025 school year must have a current athletic physical to participate in Zizzer camps,” Ashley Cooley, West Plains School District Athletic Director, said.

To see a schedule of local athletic camps, visit https://bit.ly/3xJjpyT.

Ozarks Healthcare is a not-for-profit health system that serves more than 160,000 residents across south-central Missouri and northern Arkansas. With its main campus residing in West Plains, Missouri, the health system offers a full spectrum of healthcare for all ages through its 114-bed hospital, behavioral health, therapies, pharmacies, rehabilitation, and home care services, along with specialty and family medicine clinics. Ozarks Healthcare has rural locations across an eight-county service area and is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations.