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Schedule a Back-to-School Power Up

Help Your Child Start the School Year Healthy, Happy and Strong

Power Up with a Checkup

Back-to-School season is an important time to make sure your child is healthy and ready to learn. Along with school supplies and new routines, scheduling preventive care visits can help identify health concerns early and support your child’s overall well-being.

Routine checkups help kids stay on track with growth, development, vision, dental health and emotional wellness. These visits also give parents the opportunity to ask questions and help build healthy habits that support success during the school year.

Be a Health Care Hero

Scheduling preventive care visits before the school year begins can help ensure your child is healthy and ready to learn at school. Every checkup has a superpower and together, they protect your child’s overall health and well-being.

Set a Consistent Bedtime

Captain Checkup

A yearly wellness visit allows your child's doctor to monitor growth and development and assess overall health. These visits also give families an opportunity to discuss nutrition, sleep habits, physical activity and other health concerns.

Dental Defender

Routine dental visits, typically scheduled every six months, help prevent cavities, monitor oral health and reinforce healthy habits. Depending on your child’s oral health needs, a dentist may recommend visits more often.

Vision Voyager

Vision screenings help detect issues that may affect reading, focus and classroom participation. Early identification allows children to receive the support they need thrive in the classroom and beyond.

Mind Master

Emotional health plays an important role in school readiness. Pediatric visits may include conversations about stress, behavior, friendships and other factors that may affect your child’s well-being.

Power Up with a Checkup Quiz

Think your family is ready for back-to-school season? Take this quick quiz to test your knowledge on preventive care and healthy habits that can help children stay healthy and ready to learn. 

Downloadable Resources

Why Vision Screenings Matter for Kids

Learn why healthy vision is essential for learning and school success. This quick guide explains what vision screenings check for, common signs of vision problems, and when children should be screened to help identify concerns early.

Level Up Your Child's Health Checklist

Healthy habits play an important role in helping children grow, learn and thrive. This fun checklist encourages kids to build healthy routines through good sleep, nutritious eating, physical activity and preventive care, helping them stay energized, focused and ready for the school year.