MEMPHIS, MO. -- The Scotland County Hospital in Memphis, Missouri, will be conducting free sports physicals for students going into grades 7th – 12th at Schuyler County Schools during the Hoofs and Horns Sports Physicals event on March 6th. Scotland County Hospital has been conducting these free sports physicals to students in Schuyler County for the past 8 years. Physicians, nurses and a variety of other health professionals and volunteers from the hospital conduct the physical exams at the school in Queen City and collaborate with Blessing Physician Services, the Schuyler County Health Department, coaches and the school nurse. Additionally, nursing students from Indian Hills Community College assist with the screening.
Scotland County Hospital, CEO, Marcia Dial said, “This is our commitment to these schools, students and parents to show them our dedication to their health and their future as these kids stay healthy and safe and succeed in extra-curricular activities at school.”
Dr. Steven Krause, a cardiologist from Blessing Physician Services, will be conducting & interpreting a cardiac ultrasound screening on each student, age 13 – 18 with signed consent, who participates in the Hoofs & Horns event. The cardiac ultrasound will look for two rare diseases – Marfan Syndrome and Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy, which are particularly important to detect early in young athletes.
Prior to the Hoofs & Horns event, a medical history is completed by the parent or guardian along with a signed release for their child to have all of the free examinations. The physical exam is based on the requirements from MSHSAA and includes; height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, and vision. The physicians & providers examine the Neck, Chest, Cardiovascular, Abdomen, Genitourinary, Skin, and Musculoskeletal systems. Stations are set up for each modality and at the end each student has had a comprehensive health screening, a free T-shirt and a healthy snack. This examination is used to evaluate student’s abilities to participate in school sports and activities. If potential problems are noted, the student is advised to follow up with their primary care physician. Barbie Courtright, RN, from Scotland County Hospital and coordinator of the sports physical events in Schuyler County, Scotland County and new this year Clark County Schools says, “This program is very important, since this may be the only physical examination a student will receive in a year’s time. Keeping these students healthy and detecting any problems early, is really the reason the Hospital puts so many resources into this project.”
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