Back-to-School: Pediatrician Discusses Importance of Well-Child Visits Before School Starts

Pediatricians share tips to help families prepare to return to the classroom

As families enjoy the final weeks of summer break, local pediatricians are encouraging parents to get a head start on back-to-school health preparations.

Why Colorado Parents Should Schedule a Well-Child Visit Now

As Colorado families prepare for the upcoming school year, many are focused on school supplies, schedules and getting back into routines. But one of the most important back-to-school steps happens before the first day of class: scheduling a well-child visit.

Physicians Urge Updating Child Vaccinations Before School Starts

Number of U.S. Measles Cases Already Tops Total of 2025 Cases Texas physicians have an important message for parents as the new school year is about to begin: Ensure your children are current on all their necessary vaccinations. Their message comes as the country faces the highest number of measles cases in more than 30…

Back-to-school: pediatrician discusses importance of well-child visits before school starts

Dr. Gayathri Kapoor of Orlando Health explains why scheduling well-child visits before the school year begins is essential for children's health and development.

Back to School Preparation: Sleep and Vaccines – R & J Broadcasting Inc.

The back to school season is here, which means that parents and guardians should be starting the process of getting their children back into their regular school routines, so that they can start the school year off strong. Kelsey Merkens of Norman-Mahnomen Public Health says that parents should start getting their children back into their regular sleep routines.  As for other back to school preparation, Merkens says parents should also be checki…

North Carolina pediatricians encourage back-to-school checkups

By Zamone Perez RALEIGH, N.C. (PNS) — As summer break comes to an end for North Carolina students, pediatricians are encouraging parents to schedule a back-to-school physical.While many parents are focusing on school supplies and drop-off schedules, medical professionals urged parents to book a doctor’s appointment for a well-child checkup. The coming weeks are an ideal time to get scheduled before slots are booked up. Dr. Rhonda Randall, chief …