Sports and school physicals for Western Springs, IL kids
Western Springs, IL children and teens can get sports, school and camp physicals at Urgent Care Center of Westmont, about 4 miles west in Westmont, IL, and adults can get non-DOT job exams. Drive west on Ogden Avenue or ride Metra's BNSF Line, bring the form, and walk in or book online.
The youngest town on our service map, and a stack of forms
Western Springs, IL had 13,629 residents in the 2020 Census, and about one in three is under 18. No town we serve has a larger share of children. That means a lot of school, sports and camp forms, often more than one per household each year.
Which form a Western Springs, IL child is likely to need
Club and school teams: getting the sports form right
We see Western Springs, IL athletes on school teams and club teams. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) says a sports physical looks at heart health, mental wellness, bones and joints, and past injuries, and for female athletes, menstrual health and nutrition. The AAP suggests the pediatrician ask about stress and mood in private.
The AAP also notes that most kids are cleared without restriction. When a concern comes up, such as fainting with exercise or a recent concussion, it usually means follow-up first. The AAP prefers that the pediatrician do the exam when possible; if we do it, share the results with your child's doctor. See sports physicals and sports physical vs. regular physical.
If your club team has no form of its own, the AAP offers a free medical eligibility form you can print and bring.
District 101 and Lyons Township High School: the state exam
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The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) asks for a school health exam at preschool entry, within one year before kindergarten or first grade, on entering sixth grade, on entering ninth grade and whenever a child changes schools. Proof is due before October 15, though schools can ask sooner.
Since 2024 the state form includes a box for whether a social-emotional and developmental screening was done; IDPH says a child is not kept out of school if it is left blank. IDPH's 2026 to 2027 vaccine rules add Tdap for sixth grade and meningococcal vaccine for grades 6 through 12, and the CDC schedule lists the same shots at ages 11 to 12. Bring the vaccine record to the school physical.
Most families here are insured, but form coverage varies
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Census Bureau estimates show under 1% of Western Springs, IL residents lack health insurance. Even so, coverage for a physical depends on the plan and the purpose. Many plans pay for a yearly well-child visit but not a separate sports or camp form.
Western Springs is in Cook County, and our clinics are just over the line in DuPage County. We accept plans including BCBS PPO, CountyCare, Cigna, Humana, UnitedHealthcare and Medicare. See cost and insurance and call (630) 324-6825 to confirm. Self-pay visits at Urgent Care Center of Westmont, also known as Immediate Care Center of Westmont, start at $125.
Ogden Avenue or the BNSF Line from Western Springs, IL
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By car: take Wolf Road or any north-south street up to Ogden Avenue (US 34) and head west. You cross I-294, pass through Hinsdale and cross Route 83 before reaching Cass Avenue.
The clinic inside Jewel-Osco, at 4 E Ogden Ave, comes first. Walk in or call (630) 541-6113.
The main clinic at 29 N Cass Ave, Ste A, is a short way south on Cass. Book it online.
By train: Western Springs has a stop on Metra's BNSF Line. Ride west to Westmont station at the Cass Avenue crossing, near the main clinic.
Western Springs uses ZIP code 60558. Both clinics are open weekdays 9 AM to 6 PM and weekends 9 AM to 5 PM. See our Western Springs, IL page for other services.
Camp forms, teen job forms and flu season
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Camps send their own health forms; bring the parent section filled in, plus medicines and allergies. Teens starting a first job may need a non-DOT work physical; we do not do commercial driver (CDL) exams. The Cook County Department of Public Health recommends a flu vaccine for everyone 6 months and older, so a fall physical is a good time to ask about immunizations. Call ahead to confirm stock.
Do Western Springs, IL club teams use a different form than school teams?
Often, yes. Schools and clubs each choose their own sports form, and the required school exam uses the Illinois state form. Ask each coach or athletic office which form they want. If a club has none, the AAP offers a free medical eligibility form you can bring.
How early can a Western Springs, IL family book a summer physical?
For kindergarten or first grade, IDPH says the exam must be within one year before school starts, so early summer works well. For sports, the AAP suggests at least 6 to 8 weeks before the season. Many schools and leagues accept an exam from within about the past year, so check each form's rules.
Can a Western Springs, IL teen ride Metra to a physical without a parent?
For anyone under 18, a parent or legal guardian should come to the visit. If that is not possible, call (630) 324-6825 ahead of time and ask what written permission we need. The parent should also fill in the health history pages before the visit.
Why does my Western Springs, IL athlete's form ask about relatives' heart problems?
Some heart conditions run in families and can raise risk during hard exercise. The AAP asks families to answer those questions honestly and completely. If a relative had heart disease or died suddenly at a young age, tell the clinician, who may suggest follow-up before full clearance.
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