Jamestown  (CSi)  — Sports physicals for student athletes are now available from the only comprehensive sports medicine team in Jamestown.

Jamestown Regional Medical Center’s Orthopedics & Sports Medicine team now offers sports physicals in time for upcoming sports seasons.

“JRMC is proud to serve as the official sports medicine team of the Jamestown High School Blue Jays,” said Patrick Walter, PA-C. “As such, we’re offering a quick, easy and inexpensive sports physical solution, for students who need them.”

Walter joined the JRMC team in 2016. Originally from Bowman, N.D., Walter earned his Masters Degree in Exercise Physiology from the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse and his Master of Physician Assistant Studies from the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, N.D. He is certified by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants.

Walter sees patients of all ages, injuries and post-operative visits. He also sees same-day patients and assists Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Michael T. Dean.

Sports physicals take about 20 minutes and cost $40. They do not include vaccines or a well-child visit.

To schedule an appointment, call (701) 952-4878 or visit www.jrmcnd.com/sports-physical. Learn how JRMC is keeping people safe at www.jrmcnd.com/covid-safety.

About Jamestown Regional Medical Center

Jamestown Regional Medical Center is located at 2422 20th St. SW, Jamestown, N.D. and serves approximately 55,000 people in nine counties. In 2021, it was named a “Top 100 Critical Access Hospital” for the eighth consecutive year. Modern Healthcare named JRMC a “Best Places to Work in Healthcare” each year since 2017.  For more information, visit www.jrmcnd.com or call (701) 952-1050.