Patient news from the health care team you trust Fall 2018
Vol. 2, Issue 4
Back-to-school tips for your family Before you know it, summer will be drawing to a close, and kids will be headed back to school. To make the transition a little easier, here are some tips and must-dos to help you prepare. Health Requirements Local school systems require students entering Pre-K, Kindergarten, 2nd, 7th and 12th grade or any West Virginia public school for the first time to have the following: q HealthCheck exam q Dental exam q Updated shot records q Meningococcal and tetanus vaccines (7th & 12th graders) These records must be turned into the school before you child’s first day. If your child needs a sports physical, Marshall Sports Medicine Institute (MSMI) provides free sports physicals every Saturday, 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. beginning August 18 - May 11 (closed the weeks of Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s and Easter). MSMI is located at 2211 Third Avenue, Huntington. For more information, call 304-691-1880.
Walk-in hours: marshallhealth.org/walkin.
How to Make Lunches Easy (and Fun)
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Many schools now offer free lunch to the • Call Marshall Pediatrics at entire school making lunch a breeze, but 304-691-1000 or Marshall what if your child will not eat the school Family Medicine at lunch or for those whose lunches are not 304-691-1000. free? Here are some ways to start the school year with healthy lunches that make you and • Pediatric dental care your child happy: is available at Marshall • Make meals fun by making up names for healthy items such as “ants on a log” for celery and peanut butter (or a nut- free alternative) with raisins. Or, have your kids make up the names. • Get children involved in the planning and making of lunches. • Plan meals, both lunches and dinners, before going to the grocery store. • Take time the night before to pack as much as possible. • Always be safe with temperaturesensitive foods.
Dentistry & Oral Surgery. For appointments, call 304-691-1247 or just walk in.