Service update
MCHD Express Care is helping families prepare for the new school year with Back-to-School Walk-In Wednesdays for students ages 6–18. Sports physicals and routine immunizations are available every Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with walk-in and scheduled appointment options.
Back-to-school preparation involves more than school supplies and new schedules. Students may also need an updated sports physical, required immunizations or completed health forms before returning to class or participating in athletics.
MCHD Express Care is making those requirements easier to complete through Back-to-School Walk-In Wednesdays. Students ages 6–18 can receive sports physicals and routine immunizations in one convenient location.
Families can use Back-to-School Walk-In Wednesdays to complete two of the most common student health requirements: sports physicals and routine immunizations. Walk-ins are welcome, and scheduled appointments are also available. This gives families the flexibility to choose the option that works best with work, school and summer schedules.
A sports physical helps determine whether a student is physically prepared to participate in school athletics. During the visit, the provider reviews the student’s medical history, previous injuries, medications and any health concerns that could affect safe participation. Families should bring any physical forms required by the student’s school, camp or athletic program so the provider can review and complete the appropriate documentation.
Routine immunizations are an important part of preparing for the school year. Vaccines help protect students from preventable illnesses and may be required based on the student’s age, grade level and current immunization history.
Families should bring the student’s current immunization record so the Express Care team can review which vaccines have already been received and determine whether any updates are needed.
Families should bring the student’s current immunization record, any required sports or school forms, a list of current medications and insurance information. Having these items ready can help the visit move more efficiently.
Completing physicals and immunizations early can also help families avoid the last-minute rush before registration deadlines, practices and the first day of school.
Back-to-school care at MCHD
Visit MCHD Express Care for sports physicals and routine immunizations every Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome, and scheduled appointments are available.
