The Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH) Orthopedic & Spine Institute, EntireCare Rehab & Sports Medicine and Primary Care clinics performed 197 sports physicals in Camp Verde on Thursday, June 11. This event was open to all Verde Valley area high school, middle school, and grade school student athletes and supported students from 12 Verde Valley-area schools. At the event, students were able to complete required pre-season athletic screenings for $10 to ensure eligibility for the fall sports season.
All proceeds collected from each physical have been donated to the athletic departments of those students’ schools. This year’s event raised over $1,970 for Verde Valley youth athletic department programs.
“An event like this benefits the community to ensure all children have the potential to exercise regularly to promote health and socialization, a combination that encourages kids to remain active and promote positive exercise regimens, which carry over into adulthood,” said Matt Kraemer, Administrator for the NAH Orthopedic & Spine Institute. “NAH is focused on promoting optimal health and serving the community in a manner that is proactive. We believe it is important to support the community, and we know that donating back to these athletic programs will contribute to the health and well-being of the adolescent community,” added Kraemer.
Providers and support staff from all five NAH Primary Care clinics, Urgent Care and the Orthopedic & Spine Institute helped complete the students’ physicals. This is the sixth year NAH has provided the low-cost screenings to the community.