Local doctors and medical providers are teaming up to administer free student-athlete physicals for the upcoming school year on May 15 as part of a community-wide event, Game Day Prep, supported by the BROC (Baton Rouge Orthopaedic Clinic) Foundation. More than 1,700 student-athletes are pre-registered to participate at the event, which will be held at BROC on 8080 Bluebonnet Boulevard beginning at 7 a.m.
Organizations participating include Belaire High School, Baton Rouge Soccer Association, Catholic High School, Donaldsonville High School, Episcopal High School, False River High School, Liberty High School, Livonia High School, McKinley High School, Scotlandville High School, St. Michael the Archangel High School, University High School, and Woodlawn High School. Most student-athletes will be traveling with their teams, accompanied by coaches and/or parents.
For this initial community event, BROC Foundation is partnering with Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Health, Baton Rouge General, the Louisiana Pediatric Cardiology Foundation, Peak Physical Therapy, Moreau Physical Therapy, and Bourgeois Physical Therapy to help provide different components of the physical exams.
“This event allows us to provide a much-needed and important service, while also showcasing the BROC Foundation and our partners’ investment in the community. We are excited to participate and aid in the overall health of our student-athletes, preventing injuries, and creating discussions surrounding health education for the children of Greater Baton Rouge and the surrounding region,” says Deanna Melancon, ATC outreach manager for BROC Foundation, who is coordinating and leading this event.
Game Day Prep is made possible by some other key groups in the area including Future Athletes of Louisiana, Coca Cola Baton Rouge, Kendra Gives Back, Trifecta Sports Therapy, and Raising Cane’s. The event will also feature a live radio show by Jacob Hester on Eagle 98.1.