Get a Jump on Fall Sports & School Physicals
In the midst of pool visits, kids’ camps, and fun summer family trips, it’s tempting to want to escape from the realities of life a bit this time of year. And, while some of that is certainly a good thing, finding some time to squeeze in some “real life” stuff that will help make your future life easier is very worth your time this summer.
And for many parents, a school or fall sports physical or school-required immunizations might be one of those things you can get taken care of now and save yourself a scramble a few weeks down the road! Even better? The Atrium Health Levine Children’s providers at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist are here to make those appointments as easy and painless as possible – for both you and your children.
Pediatric physicals are available all the way up through college-aged kids, and during this appointment your child’s provider will do more than just “check the box” on a necessary school or sports form. Depending on a child’s age, they’ll also check overall growth and vitals, screen for vision and hearing, evaluate mental and behavioral health, and more.
“Pediatric wellness visits are an opportunity to ensure that your child’s growth and development are on track, and to raise your questions with your child’s medical team,” shares David DeWeese, MD of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Pediatrics Northwest. “In our world, where it’s easier than ever to find alarming messaging, a relationship with a medical provider that you can look in the eye and get honest answers from is incredibly valuable.”
Maybe you’re someone whose child already sees an Atrium Health Levine Children’s pediatrician. If that’s you, consider this your reminder to get that appointment scheduled which is easy to do online through their website or patient portal.
Don’t have a pediatrician yet or looking to switch? Use the Atrium Health Levine Children’s directory to find trusted care close to home. And remember – Atrium Health Levine Children’s offers pediatric virtual care!. Though appointments like physicals usually need to take place in person, if your child runs into illness, needs chronic condition care or follow-up care for minor conditions, take advantage of the convenient options that doesn’t require an in-office visit.
Pediatric virtual primary care appointments are available from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week, and virtual urgent care appointments are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.