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Last fall, more than 500 students in Springfield Public School District 186 were excluded from school due to missing physicals and/or immunizations. Thanks to a coalition of area health-care providers, Springfield students who have difficulty accessing medical care will have the opportunity to get needed physicals and immunizations.

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“We also want to help students and families who don’t have a primary care physician find a medical home to help them with their future health needs, too,” said Dr. Tracy Milbrandt, SIU pediatrician.
“Keep Kids in School Coalition,” will offer three events in August to help reduce the number of students who do not have physicals or immunizations by the start of school. Physicals are required for students entering kindergarten, sixth grade, ninth grade and students who are new to Springfield Public Schools.
No appointments are necessary for students to receive a physical. Free physicals will be offered:
Monday, August 4 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Washington Middle School, 2300 East Jackson St.
Monday, August 4 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Jefferson Middle School, 3001 Allis St.
Tuesday, August 5 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Jefferson Middle School and Washington Middle School
Saturday, August 9 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on, at Springfield High School, 101 S. Lewis St.
These events are a collaboration between Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield Public School District 186, Central Counties Health Center and the Sangamon County Department of Public Health.
August 18 is the first day of school for Springfield School District 186. All required health information is due on the first day of school and can be turned in at registration on August 4-5. Failure to provide required health information will result in students being excluded from school on September 2. Students will not be allowed to return to school until all required health information is received in the school’s office.

For more information, call the school support office at 525-7911.