🏫 Back to School: Is Your Child Ready? Don’t Forget the Annual Physical!
As summer winds down and school supplies start filling shopping carts, it’s time for families to gear up for the new school year. Amid the flurry of buying backpacks, sneakers and notebooks, don’t forget one of the most important back-to-school essentials: scheduling your child’s annual physical exam at Independence & Lee’s Summit Pediatrics, your trusted pediatrician in Independence and Lee’s Summit.
💡 Why Are Back-to-School Physicals So Important?
The start of a new academic year is the perfect time to check in on your child’s growth, development and overall health. A comprehensive pediatric physical exam helps ensure your child is ready to thrive at school, on the playground and in sports.
At your child’s back-to-school physical with our experienced pediatric providers, we will:
- ✅ Monitor growth and development (height, weight, BMI)
- ✅ Review medical and family history
- ✅ Provide developmental and behavioral assessments
- ✅ Update school-required immunizations and vaccines
- ✅ Complete sports physicals for school athletics
We also offer guidance on nutrition, sleep, mental health, and managing conditions like asthma, ADHD or allergies.
📅 When Should You Schedule Your Child’s Physical?
Back-to-school physicals are in high demand as the first day of school approaches. Many schools, sports teams and extracurricular programs require documentation of a recent well-child exam and updated vaccines.
👉 Call now to avoid the rush! Appointments fill up fast in July and August.
📝 Does Insurance Cover Annual Physicals?
Coverage varies depending on your insurance plan:
- Commercial insurance typically covers one well-child exam per calendar year.
- Medicaid usually allows well-child exams at least two weeks apart from the previous visit.
Our staff at Independence & Lee’s Summit Pediatrics can help verify your benefits.
📞 Schedule Your Back-to-School Physical Today!
Make sure your child is ready for a healthy, successful school year! Contact Independence & Lee’s Summit Pediatrics, your local pediatric office serving Independence, Lee’s Summit and surrounding areas, at 816-373-9222 to book your appointment.