MinuteClinic offering physicals at special rate

WOONSOCKET, R.I. With camp season, team practices and summer sports leagues right around the corner, administrators soon will be asking for completed physical exam forms before a child or teen is able to participate, so MinuteClinic is offering exams at a special rate through Sept. 19.

Through Sept. 19, exams will be priced at $35. Additional charges may apply for more thorough exam requirements, such as urinalysis. Insurance is not accepted for physical exams. Requirements for physicals vary by state, and services are not available in Massachusetts.

For the campers, athletes and college-bound students seeking physicals, nurse practitioners and physician assistants at MinuteClinic will measure height and weight, review health and immunization history, perform a simple exam to determine if the youth is fit to participate in an activity, help with any required paperwork and provide safety and education tips.

Practitioners will stamp any school or camp forms and reference the results provided on the official MinuteClinic patient summary. Copies of the summary can be faxed or mailed to primary care providers, usually within 24 hours, with patient permission.