St. Luke donates nearly $10,000 to booster clubs
Lake County Leader | UPDATED 1 month, 2 weeks AGO
Shawn Hendrickson of St. Schools joins Dr. Ed Vizcarra and Clinics Manager Kris Schallock to celebrate St. Luke's $2,025 donation to the local booster club. (Courtesy photo)
St. Luke Community Healthcare recently donated nearly $10,000 to local school athletic booster clubs through its annual Well-Child Check and Sports Physical program, which runs each summer from May through August.
For every middle or high school student who completed a well-child check that included a sports physical during the summer months, St. Luke donated $25 to that student’s school athletic booster club — a program designed to strengthen both youth health and community spirit.
According to a press release, this year’s program resulted in significant contributions across the valley, including:
• St. Ignatius Schools: $2,025
• Ronan Schools: $3,950
• Polson Schools: $2,250
• Charlo Schools: $775
• Arlee Schools: $300
“We’re very grateful to local families for choosing well-child checks for their student athletes,” said Kris Schallock, Clinics Manager at St. Luke Community Healthcare. “These visits offer more one-on-one time with providers to discuss not just physical health, but also important preventive screenings like depression and immunizations. It’s one of the best ways to set kids up for lifelong health.”
The program’s donations were recognized at local high school football games throughout October, where St. Luke presented checks to several school communities — including St. Ignatius, Ronan and Polson.
“Every appointment supports both the student’s health and the school’s athletic programs,” Schallock added. “It’s a great reminder that when our community takes care of its kids, everyone wins.”
Families are encouraged to schedule well-child checks for their students each summer by calling any St. Luke Community clinic, located in Ronan, Polson and St. Ignatius. Learn more at www.stlukehealthcare.org.