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Game‑Ready Exams for $39 — Optional EKG Available & Walk‑Ins Welcome

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Sports Physical? …Don’t wait until the last minute! 

If your student plans to play school sports this year, don’t forget one of the most important items on your back-to-school checklist: a sports physical.  No matter what sport they are starting, most schools will require your student to have a sports physical.  

️ Get a $39 Sports Physical at Healthcare Express Urgent Care Longview 

We make it easy and convenient for families to check this off their list with:
  $39 Sports Physicals
Optional EKG available if required or requested
Walk-ins welcome — no appointment needed 

 

Why Consider an Optional EKG? 

While not all schools require an EKG for sports physicals, our team at Healthcare Express recommends it as an added layer of precaution, especially for student-athletes involved in high-endurance activities. 

“I truly believe every student-athlete should have at least one baseline EKG,” says Tonya, one of our experienced providers at Healthcare Express. “We’ve seen young athletes with undetected congenital heart conditions—things they didn’t even know they had. A simple EKG can give us critical insight into their heart health before they start strenuous physical activity. It’s about keeping them safe and giving parents peace of mind.” 

An EKG is a quick, painless test that can help detect potential heart irregularities and establish a baseline for future comparisons. It's not just about meeting a requirement—it's about protecting your child’s long-term health. 

 

Local School Districts Requiring Sports Physicals 

If your child attends school in or around Longview, chances are their physical is due soon. Deadlines can sneak up, especially for fall sports! 

Check your school's requirements here: 

Longview ISD 

Pine Tree ISD 

Spring Hill ISD 

Hallsville ISD 

Union Grove ISD 

Each district may have different deadlines, forms, or EKG policies—be sure to double-check with your school’s athletic department. 

 

When Should You Get It Done? 

Most school districts recommend completing physicals before the first official practice, which often starts in late July or early August. Don’t wait until the last minute, stop by our clinic and let us help you.  

Healthcare Express – Longview
  1509 W Loop 281, Longview, TX 75604