School-Based Health Center

It can be tempting to put well checks and doctor visits on hold when life gets busy. But, as a parent, you know how fast children grow – physically and emotionally. And your questions and concerns can grow right along with them. This is why well child visits are so important. Well-child visits help:

• Prevent illness and injury – Well-child visits are a great time to discuss general safety in your home or child’s daycare or school to prevent injury. It is also the time for your child to get any vaccines they may need.
• Track growth and development – At well visits, your child’s height, weight, and other growth milestones are recorded. This lets your child’s provider track their growth and development and identify any problems. Hearing, vision and other screening tests may be a part of the visit as well.
• Raise concerns – Are you worried about your child’s development? Their diet? Well-child visits are the perfect time to discuss these and other concerns with your child’s provider. And remember, mental health is just as important as physical health. Talk to your child’s doctor if you’re worried about changes in their mood or personality. They can help you get to the root of the problem or refer you to someone who can help.

Attending well visits regularly over the course of your child’s growing up years shows how being proactive can lead to a healthier life.

Haven’t had a well visit recently? Your child can get their well visit at the Nationwide Children’s school-based health center at Mount Vernon High School. Call (740) 326-5120, option 3, to schedule an appointment.
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