NSU Contact: Barbra Gonzalez, (954) 262-5354

August 3, 2006

Comprehensive Back-to-School Physicals Offered at NSU Health Care Centers

FT. LAUDERDALE-DAVIE, FL— As the beginning of the school year draws near, Nova Southeastern University Heath Care Centers will be offering complete back-to-school physicals for children within the community at their convenient main campus in Davie.

The kick-off is Saturday, August 5, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Sanford L. Ziff Health Care Center, located on the corner of University Drive and SW 30th Street, and 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 a flat fee of $25.00, and immunizations are offered for an additional $15.00. However, parents/guardians are required to bring current immunization records for their children and 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 for your child’s back-to-school physical, please call (954) NSU-CARE or (954) 678-2273.