To ensure students get a healthy start to their school year, PeaceHealth and San Juan County Health and Community Services are hosting a free back-to-school health-screening event on Wednesday, Aug. 19 at PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center, 1117 Spring St., from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Students from ages five to 19 ­- with their parents if younger than 18 – may visit the medical center to receive the following free services:

Immunizations, offered in conjunction with San Juan County Health and Community Services’ Community Immunity campaign;

School sports physicals (Parents: Provide a signed sports physical form and immunization history).

Sports injury prevention evaluations offered from 1 to 5 p.m. by San Juan Physical Therapy; and information on sports injury and concussions.

No appointments are necessary. Services are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.