Back to school events and clinics in Pinellas County 2014

Aug. 11-14 — Boca Ciega High School Clinic – Free and low cost school & sports physicals by appointment at 924 58th St. S., Gulfport 33707 (call for appt. – 893-2780, ext. 2199). Appointments available Monday through Thurs.,

Aug. 11-14 from 8 a.m. to noon. Parent must be present at the time of the physical. Please bring the child’s immunization records.

Aug. 11 — Gibbs High School Clinic – Free and low cost school & sports physicals by appointment at 850 34th St. S., St. Petersburg 33711 (call for appt. – 893-5452, ext. 2208). Appointments available Mon., Aug. 11 from 8 a.m. to noon. Parent must be present at the time of the physical. Please bring the child’s immunization records.

Aug. 11 — Northeast High School Clinic – Free and low cost school & sports physicals by appointment at 5500 16th St. N., St. Petersburg 33703 (call for appt. – 570-3025). Appointments available Mon., Aug. 11 from 8 a.m. to noon. Parent must be present at the time of the physical. Please bring the child’s immunization records.

(Key contact for Boca, Gibbs & NE is Janet Long at 727-570-3025, ext. 1056 or janet.long@flhealth.gov)

Community Health Centers of Pinellas – Physicals will be performed throughout the summer at most locations. The physical is open to new and existing patients wanting to establish with Community Health Centers. The physicals are low cost for those entering Kindergarten to 12th grade. Families are asked to schedule their appointments by calling 727-824-8181. Backpacks are available for those who keep their appointments.

Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County – Clearwater, Mid County & St. Petersburg –Low cost physicals. Please bring the child’s immunization records. For appointments in Clearwater, call 469-5800, ext. 5245.  For appointments in Mid County or St. Petersburg, Call 824-6900, ext. 4370

Sat., Aug. 9 – 13th Annual Back to School Health & Safety Fair at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church – 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. with registration ending at noon,  455 Missouri Ave., Largo 33770 – No sports physical and parent or legal guardian must accompany child. Over 30 family services and health related providers, haircuts, snacks and school supplies. (Faye Belskey or Jane @ 585-9969 or Faye@poplargo.org)

Sat., Aug. 9 – St. Petersburg College/Health Education Center, 7200 66th St. N., Pinellas Park, 33781– 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. with registration beginning at 8 a.m. Free Student Health Fair (children 19 & under) School & sports participation exams, immunizations (bring immunization card), hearing & vision screenings, health exhibits & providers, emergency vehicles and meet your Healthcare Community Leaders.

Sat., Aug. 23 – Largo Back to School Expo and Open House – 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Locations: Highland Recreation Complex – 400 Highland Ave., Largo FL 33770 & Southwest Recreation Complex – 13120 Vonn Rd., Largo, FL 33774. Contact: Christina (727) 587-6740 x 5008