The Florida Department of Health in Clay County is now scheduling sports physicals and EKG/ECG heart screenings for incoming and current high school student-athletes. These services support the new requirements outlined in Florida Senate Bill 1070 (“Second Chance Act”), effective July 1, 2025, for participation in the 2026–27 school year.

An EKG/ECG is a quick and painless test that measures the electrical activity of the heart. It can detect hidden heart conditions, including arrhythmias and cardiomyopathy, that may not appear during a standard sports physical.

EKG

Early screening helps identify potential risks and gives student-athletes the safest start to the season. Incoming 9th graders and all high-school–aged athletes are eligible.

Our goal is to help families prepare early, ensure student safety, and make the screening process as simple and accessible as possible. Results are carefully reviewed and available within five days.

Call 904-529-2800 to schedule your appointment. Please bring your ID and insurance card, as well as any relevant medical information that may exempt your student from getting an EKG/ECG.

Fees

  • $45 Physical
  • $22 EKG

(150% of the current Medicare rate.)