The non-profit hospital is also offering $20 school and sports physicals at its urgent care centers in Fort Lauderdale and Coral Springs

Non-profit Holy Cross Hospital is assisting parents and caregivers in preparing students for the new school year by offering free immunizations for eligible students at back-to-school events across Broward County from July 13 through August 10.

Children who are uninsured or enrolled in Florida KidCare or Medicaid are eligible. A current immunization record and the presence of a parent or legal guardian are required at the time of immunization.

“While children who are enrolled in Florida KidCare and Medicaid are entitled to receive free check-ups and immunizations at their healthcare provider’s office, we have found that busy parents and caregivers don’t always have the time to fit these visits into the few short weeks of a summer break,” said Holy Cross Vice President of Community Health and Well-Being Kim Saiswick. “That is why we are committed to bringing these wellness events out into the community where children can easily receive the immunizations they need to help keep them healthy all year round.”

The back-to-school immunization events will be held on:

- Saturday, July 13 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Atlantic Technical College’s Arthur Ashe Jr. Campus; 1701 N.W. 23rd Avenue in Fort Lauderdale. Phone: 754-322-2800.

- Saturday, July 20 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Holy Cross Faith Community Nurse Program at New Life Brazilian Christian Church; 410 N.E. 32nd Court in Pompano Beach. Phone: 954-588-6135.

- Saturday, July 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in partnership with the Children’s Services Council, at Dillard High School; 2501 N.W. 11th Street in Fort Lauderdale. Phone: 954-377-1000.

- Saturday, July 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Holy Cross Faith Community Nurse Program at New Season Worship Center; 4660 N. University Drive in Lauderhill. Phone: 954-533-8187.

- Saturday, August 3 from 9 a.m. to 12 pm. at First Baptist Church; 301 E. Broward Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale. Phone: 954-854-4240.

- Saturday, August 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in partnership with the Children’s Services Council, at Ely High School; 1201 N.W. 6th Avenue in Pompano Beach. Phone: 954-377-1000.

- Saturday, August 10 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., in partnership with the City of Lauderdale Lakes, at Vincent Torres Memorial Park; 4331 N.W. 36th Street in Lauderdale Lakes. Phone: 954-535-2789.

- Saturday, August 10 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., in partnership with the Broward Sheriff’s Office, at Apollo Park; 900 N.E. 18th Avenue in Pompano Beach. Phone: 954-786-4201.

- Saturday, August 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in partnership with Mount Bethel Church, at Joseph C. Carter Park; 1450 W. Sunrise Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale. Phone: 954-768-0920.

$20 Back-to-School and Sports Physicals

Additionally, Holy Cross is offering $20 back-to-school and sports physicals at its urgent care centers in Fort Lauderdale and Coral Springs. Appointments aren’t necessary. The $20 physicals are offered throughout the year.

Located at 1115 S. Federal Highway in Fort Lauderdale and 3481 N. University Drive in Coral Springs, both urgent care centers are open seven days a week from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, and until 5 p.m. on Saturdays and 4 p.m. on Sundays. For more information, visit UrgentCare.Holy-Cross.com.

About Holy Cross Hospital

A member of Trinity Health, Fort Lauderdale, FL-based Holy Cross Hospital is a full-service, non-profit, Catholic, teaching hospital operating in the spirit of the Sisters of Mercy. Holy Cross Hospital has been named one of the top three hospitals of 64 in the Miami metro area and one of the top 15 in the state in U.S. News and World Report's 2018-2019 Best Hospital rankings. Through strategic collaborations and a commitment to being a person-centered, transforming, healing presence, the 557-bed hospital offers progressive inpatient, outpatient and community outreach services and clinical research trials to serve as our community’s trusted health partner for life. To learn more about Holy Cross Hospital, visit holy-cross.com. Connect @holycrossfl.