Target helps Minnesota families get ready for school, sports with $29 physicals

MINNEAPOLIS Target Clinic makes getting ready for back-to-school even easier with a $30 discount on physicals.

Now until the end of September, Target guests aged 18 months to 18 years can get a sports physical, which is normally $59, for just $29 at all Target Clinics in Minnesota. Target Clinics are located in select Target stores, and with no appointment necessary, parents can get their kids the checkup and documentation they need to head back-to-school or join the sports team - all at their convenience.

Target Clinic providers are qualified to perform physicals and provide the proper documentation for camp, school and sports teams. As certain restrictions may apply, a medical assistant is on hand to answer any questions parents may have. There are 22 conveniently located Target Clinics throughout Minnesota.

"Between camps, sports teams, school supplies and required health screenings, the back-to-school season is busy and often costly for many families," said Keri Jones,SVP health and beauty at Target. "At Target, guests will find everything they need to affordably complete their back-to-school shopping, and at the same time, conveniently and inexpensively take care of their children's health needs at Target Clinic with our special back-to-school offer."

Target Clinic provides fast, on-the-spot medical care, including services for minor illnesses and injuries, immunizations, and more, which are administered by highly trained nurse practitioners and physician assistants. Providers are licensed by the state of Minnesota and supported by the Fairview network of physicians.

Target Clinic also offers families more ways to save, including biometric health screenings at an introductory low price of just $10 - a savings of $49. From Aug. 10 through Nov. 30, screening for blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, triglycerides and BMI is available at all Target Clinic locations within the Twin Cities.

Target Clinic serves the entire family, including kids 18 months and older and most insurance plans are accepted. Guests can request a summary of their visit to share with their primary physicians.

Visit Target.com/clinic for more information about Minnesota locations, and to view Target Clinic hours and services.