Harris Regional Hospital to host free annual sports physicals event on May 16th

SYLVA, NC – Harris Regional Hospital, in partnership with PT Solutions, will host its annual free sports physicals event for Jackson County student athletes on Thursday, May 16^th from 5:00 – 7:00 PM inside the West Entrance of the hospital at 68 Hospital Road in Sylva.

The event is open to all rising 6^th grade through rising 12^th grade student athletes in Jackson County.

Students may reach out to their athletic directors or coaches at their respective schools for more details and to obtain a NCHSAA Health & Safety release form that must be signed by a parent or guardian prior to attending the event.

Students may either attend the event by themselves with a signed form in their possession, or parents/guardians may attend the event with their student and sign the form during the event. Students who do not have either a signed form or a guardian in attendance with them will not receive a physical.

The event does not require pre-registration. While the event occurs across the full two-hour period, attendees are encouraged to arrive at 5:00 PM to join the queue. Directional signs will be in place to guide attendees to the correct waiting areas.

For more information, please call 828.586.7425.