Grinnell Regional Medical Center’s rural clinics
completed wellness sports physicals for students in the area. In 2012, GRMC distributed $3,120 to seven
school districts. GRMC’s three rural
clinics include Deer Creek Family Care (Toledo), Lynnville Medical Clinic, and
the Victor Health Center.
This program takes a portion of the fees paid for the
physicals and donates them to the school of the student’s choice. Donations
were made to BGM school district, Green Mountain/Garwin school district,
Grinnell Newburg schools, HLV school district, Lynnville-Sully school district,
Marshalltown Community schools, and South Tama County school district.
The long-standing program supports community schools
while serving an important role to ensure students are in good physical
condition to participate in sports activities. The providers at the three GRMC
clinics use these physicals to also engage students in conversations about
their health, body image, and nutrition.
“Young people may be intimidated to ask a question and
won’t make an appointment to talk to a health provider. This wellness exam
opens the doors for conversation and education between providers and students.
In healthcare, the family care providers are the focal or starting point for
questions. We want young people to begin establishing relationships with health
professionals,” explains Sheryl Rutledge, GRMC rural health clinics director.
For more information on the rural health clinics and
programs, contact Rutledge at 641-484-5720.
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