School may be out for the summer, but school physicals are in full swing. Making sure students are in good, solid health before sporting their school colors is important, and it’s a job best suited to your family physician.
Taking the quick, easy route for school physicals might be tempting, however going to your family physician can be extremely beneficial in the long run.
It’s time to make history. Having a one-on-one relationship with a family doctor is an important step in helping kids to develop a personal investment in their own health and wellness. A family doctor who is familiar with your child can help determine mental and physical trends, spot irregularities, and provide long-term guidance much better than another health professional asked to pinch hit.
Go beyond fair weather fans. Having a strong relationship and a good health history with a physician your kids are comfortable with when they are healthy is one of the best assets they can have. A family doctor on your team can help your children better manage any curveballs that injury or illness throw their way.
Be their Michael Jordan. Sports heroes inspire and motivate young players to be their best athletic selves. By taking your budding sports stars to a family physician, you show your kids that you take their health seriously. You are also teaching them that good care of their bodies involves more than a 10-minute screening once a year. Reinforce your commitment to wellness by scheduling an appointment for yourself while you’re at it.
When it comes to your child’s health, you and your doctor should be calling the shots.
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