Back to School | East Jordan Family Health Center https://ejfhc.org Our Mission is Your Health Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:32:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.3 https://ejfhc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/cropped-foot_logo-1-32x32.png Back to School | East Jordan Family Health Center https://ejfhc.org 32 32 FREE MHSAA Sports Physicals – 2026 https://ejfhc.org/resources/back-to-school/mhsaa_physicals_26/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mhsaa_physicals_26 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:28:17 +0000 https://ejfhc.org/?p=514175 FREE MHSAA Sports Physicals – 2026 ,East Jordan Family Health Center
Bellaire and East Jordan Family Health Centers are proud to support local student athletes and promote healthy, active lifestyles by offering Free MHSAA Athletic Physicals this June.
 
The events will take place at both locations:
  • Bellaire Family Health Center: June 18, 8 to 10 am
  • East Jordan Family Health Center: June 25, 8 to 10 am
 
Appointments are required and can be scheduled by calling each location directly. Students will be required to have a completed permission form and MHSAA Physical form signed by a parent/ guardian.
 
Forms:
Participation in youth sports plays an important role in a child’s physical, mental, and social development. From building strength and coordination to improving confidence, teamwork, and resilience, sports help lay the foundation for lifelong healthy habits.
 
“Staying active through sports is one of the best ways for children and teens to support their overall health,” said Joelle Woodruff, DNP, Medical Director. “These physicals help ensure athletes are safe to participate, but they are just one piece of a child’s overall healthcare.”
 
While sports physicals are often required for school athletics, they are more limited in scope than a Well Child Visit, which provides a comprehensive annual checkup. Well Child Visits include growth and development monitoring, preventive screenings, vaccinations, and the opportunity to address any health concerns, and can also include a sports physical.
 
“Athletic Physicals are a great way to meet immediate needs and allow student-athletes to participate in sports,” said Joelle Woodruff, DNP, Medical Director. “We encourage families to think about their child’s long-term health by scheduling annual Well Child Visits and establishing care with a primary care provider.”
 
Families attending the events will also have the opportunity to connect with the health center for ongoing care. Bellaire and East Jordan Family Health Centers provide quality, affordable, comprehensive care for patients of all ages, regardless of ability to pay, and remain committed to supporting the health and well-being of the communities they serve.
 
To schedule an appointment for a Free Sports Physical, call:
  • Bellaire: 231-533-8649
  • East Jordan: 231-536-2206
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Whenever children are brought into group settings, there is a chance for diseases to spread. Children must follow state vaccine laws to attend school. These laws are the minimum standard to help prevent disease outbreaks in school settings. The best way to protect your child from other serious diseases is to follow the recommended vaccination schedule at www.cdc.gov/vaccines. Talk to your health care provider to make sure your child is fully protected.

 

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MCIR – FAQs

Source: https://www.mcir.org/resource/public-freqently-asked-questions/

What is the MCIR?

The MCIR, or Michigan Care Improvement Registry, is a collaborative project through the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. MCIR ensures consistent accessibility to a person’s immunization record regardless of the person’s location in Michigan. This system also helps to track local and state immunization rates of Michigan residents to ensure immunity to vaccine-preventable illnesses.

Is my record in the MCIR?

Children born in Michigan from 1994 to present are in the MCIR. Some older children and adults are also in the MCIR. To see if your record is in the MCIR, you can contact your doctor’s office or your local health department.

How do I get my or my child’s immunization record?

If your/your child’s record is in the MCIR, you may request a copy from your doctor’s office or your local health department. Additionally, you can request a copy by following the directions on this form.

Who can access the MCIR?

Local health departments, pharmacies and doctor’s offices have access to the MCIR system. Schools and childcares utilize MCIR for their immunization compliance reporting. Health plans may view MCIR for their administrative reporting.

Is my record kept confidential?

Confidentially is of the utmost importance in the MCIR. All users of the system must sign and agree to a confidentially agreement before access is granted. No unauthorized access is admitted to the system due to the system’s built in security measures.

How can I remove my child/myself from the MCIR?

You can opt out yourself or your child from the MCIR system. To do so, you must complete and sign a Participation in MCIR Reporting form and send it to your MCIR Regional Office.  Non-Participation in MCIR does not exempt children from required school/childcare vaccines.  The parent/guardian is responsible for tracking all administered vaccines.

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This 2020-21 Sports Health Questionnaire may only be used for students who received a valid sports physical during the 2019-20 school year (one completed on or after April 15, 2019). A school may require a student to have a valid physical exam.

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2024-25 Sports Physicals

The most frequently requested and downloaded form is the Student-Athlete Physical Exam / Medical History Form.

Sports Physicals: For the 2023-24 school year, an MHSAA pre-participation sports physical is required for all students who participate in sports. A physical examination must be completed on or after April 15, 2023 to be considered a valid physical for 2023-24. The MHSAA Health Questionnaire will not be in use. Please be sure to inform all parents and students – especially those who will begin middle school next fall – of the April 15 date. The MHSAA two-page physical form has not changed and remains on MHSAA.com.

Schools may download or order any applicable forms below.

2024 COMPLIMENTARY ATHLETIC PHYSICALS

Complimentary athletic physicals will be available courtesy of the East Jordan Family Health Center to students of Antrim and Charlevoix Counties.

You MUST schedule with the East Jordan Family Health Center before July 5.

SPACE IS LIMITED.

Walk-ins will not be accepted.

When: July 11, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Where: Bellaire and East Jordan Family Health Centers

Required Items

  • You must have the MHSAA physical form filled out and signed by parent/ guardian with you to receive the physical.
  • The Sports Physical Permission Form must be signed by a parent/ guardian.
  • Both forms are available on this page or at our office.

The appointment will be canceled due to incomplete documents.

 

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