The Power of Academic Medicine

With measles cases continuing to pop up, there is special attention being paid to vaccinations for older kids. Take a minute to see whether your school-aged children are up to date on their recommended shots and get them protected in advance of school starting.

Did you know high school athletes are required by law to get a physical before participating in sports? A sports physical may also be useful for younger athletes because it captures baseline measurements while they are healthy. Now is a great time to schedule a sports physical for the coming school year.

When it comes to preventing skin cancer, be mindful and take extra precaution whenever you’re outside. Wear and reapply sunscreen daily – even when it’s cloudy.

In addition to routine vision screenings, our pediatric eye specialists care for many common eye conditions, including lazy eye (amblyopia), strabismus and cataracts. Early identification and treatment of vision issues is crucial because this development is closely linked with a child’s overall brain development.

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