Back to School 2011

Back-to-School Bells Ringing Soon

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Your children’s summer free time is coming to a close and the back-to-school details demand our attention once again. Find resources for immunizations, physicals — and healthy snacks and lunches. Plus, take the “Is my backpack too heavy?” quiz.


School Doors Open to Another Healthy Year

While the dog days of summer carry on, school registration days remind us that the carefree days of fun-in-the-sun are drawing to a close. As parents, you’re facing the last few weeks of August to prepare your children for the fall semester.

Family resources for back-to-school

 

Back to School House Call FOX 6 Milwaukee Watch the FOX 6 Video featuring ProHealth Care Medical Associates pediatrician Dr. Gerhard Sawall who shares tips on helping your children adjust to back-to-school schedules after a carefree summer.

 

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Take the online quiz: “Is your backpack too heavy?” to assure that your children aren’t putting stress on their growing bones.

 

Send your children to school with healthy snacks and lunches. It’s not always easy to find healthy snacks and lunches that your children will enjoy — and actually eat. Learn what foods help your children learn and those that encourage healthy growth and development.

You can do it and ProHealth Care can help

  • Schedule doctors’ appointments.
    Count on ProHealth Care to help you prepare your children for a healthy school year. You can still schedule physical exams before the school year begins. Find a physician today or talk to our trained Physician Referral Specialists by calling (262) 928-2745 or 1-800-544-2745.
  • Check on your children’s immunization records. Be sure your children are up to date on the latest immunization  requirements so you can be sure they’re protected for the upcoming school year. (http://www.aap.org/healthtopics/immunizations.cfm).
  • ProHealth Care Medical Associates Urgent Care open late for your needs. The fall school season always ushers in the dreaded cold and flu season. Know that ProHealth Care physicians will be ready to help you with compassionate care when you need it. Our updated Online Wait Times help assure that your children will receive the fastest care possible at our urgent care clinics, close to home. View current wait times.

 

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