Comprehensive Back-to-School Physicals Offered at NSU Health Care Centers- Beginning Saturday, August 4, 2007

NSU Heath Care Centers will be offering complete back-to-school physicals for children at the main campus in Davie beginning Saturday, August 4, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The physicals will continue throughout the month of August.

Children from ages Pre-K3 through 12th grade will receive screenings from all medical disciplines including dental, optometry, speech and audiology, and physical and occupational therapy in order to ensure that their minds and bodies are ready for the upcoming school year.

The cost of the entire physical is $25.00, and immunizations are offered for an additional $15.00. However, parents/guardians are required to bring current immunization records for their children. Appointments are required.

Because a child’s health can change from year to year it is important to receive a complete examination on an annual basis. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends an annual check-up for children from age two to eighteen. Routine physicals allow pediatricians to assess your child’s growth and development; check weight, blood pressure, cholesterol, vision, hearing and other physical, emotional or social health concerns; and test for conditions such as scoliosis, diabetes, anemia and urological problems.

The annual visit is also a good time to update immunizations. Most children receive their basic immunizations before age two, but tetanus, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), diptheria, polio and whooping cough all require booster shots in later years.

Edward Packer, D.O., FAAP, FACOP, Chairman of Pediatrics at NSU says, “The annual physical is an opportunity to optimize wellbeing and health practices in order for a child to have a successful school year.”

To schedule an appointment, please call (954) NSU-CARE or (954) 678-2273.