Back-to-School Special Saves Parents $30 per School-Aged Child through September 30

BALTIMORE, Aug. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Target Clinic((R)) makes getting ready for back-to-school even easier with a $30 discount on physicals. From 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 Maryland. 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 six conveniently located Target Clinics throughout Maryland, including:

• Bel Air
• Ellicott City
• Aberdeen
• Towson
• Timonium
• Brandywine
  

"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, senior vice president of health and beauty, 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 Maryland and supported by the GBMC network of physicians.

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 Maryland locations, and to view Target Clinic hours and services.

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Minneapolis-based Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) serves guests at 1,719 stores in 49 states nationwide and at Target.com. Target is committed to providing a fun and convenient shopping experience with access to unique and highly differentiated products at affordable prices. Since 1946, the corporation has given 5 percent of its income through community grants and programs like Take Charge of Education. Today, that giving equals more than $3 million a week.

Certain restrictions may apply:

• Guests younger than 18 years old must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. A coach or other member of the organization requiring the physical is not sufficient.
• This service is not available to guests in the following circumstances:
  • Department of Transportation (DOT) physicals
  • Pre-operative physicals
  • Well-child visits
  • Regular adult physicals
• Athletes with special needs: physical or intellectual disabilities (e.g. cerebral palsy, blindness, deafness, paralysis, mental retardation, amputation, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis) are considered relative ineligibility criteria depending on the type of and extent of the disability. For example, guests with multiple sclerosis may need a more focused neurological examination beyond the scope of our practice. The provider should use clinical judgment regarding whether the guest with special needs can be appropriately serviced, and should consult with the oversight physician or the guest's PCP with any questions or concerns.
  

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