ATHENS, Ohio -- On July 19 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Community Service Programs at Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine and other area health professionals will provide low cost sports and camp physicals for area children. The physicals will be provided at Parks Hall, which is located on the Athens campus. Check-in for physicals is on the first floor. Appointments must be made in advance.

The cost of each physical is $20, payable at the time of the examination. Only cash or checks are accepted. Forms will be provided for sports physicals. Camp physical forms must be provided for children needing camp physicals. Immunizations also are available at no extra charge to all youth through age 18 receiving physicals. Parents must bring immunization records for children to receive immunizations.

Children under 18 years old not accompanied by parents must bring immunization records and permission slips signed by a parent or guardian in order to receive physicals and immunizations. Permission slips must specify what services children are allowed to receive. Children should wear loose, comfortable shorts and T-shirts.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call (740) 593-2432 or 1-800 844-2654.