(BPT) – Many people start their stories with, “Heart disease and stroke run in my family.” But “runs in the family” is not a diagnosis. Genetic cholesterol disorders are often the hidden cause of early heart attack and stroke. Like many men in their 20s, Chad Gradney led a healthy, active lifestyle as a father…
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This school year, prioritize your child’s whole health – physical and mental
(BPT) – As back-to-school season gets underway, it’s important to ensure that your child is ready for the school year, both physically and emotionally, by scheduling a well-child visit. Annual well-child visits are doctor appointments for preventive health services which are essential for ensuring a child’s growth and tracking developmental milestones. The well-child visit is…
Back-to-school quiz for parents: Put your vaccination knowledge to the test
(BPT) – It’s that time of year: Kids are squeezing in the last seconds of summer, and parents are working hard to make sure the first days back at school go off without a hitch. Once kids return to the classroom, it’s important to remember that their brains aren’t the only things that will be…
Make sure your child has all the essentials for a productive school year
(BPT) – As children across the country get ready to head back to the classroom this fall, one important item that shouldn’t be forgotten from the to-do list is making sure they have health coverage. Studies have shown that academic performance and health insurance go hand in hand. Children who have health coverage miss fewer…
Back to school: How parents can help kids with allergies and asthma
(BPT) – The weeks before school begins are busy for families — full of shopping for supplies and getting ready for the change in routines. Prior to school getting under way is an ideal time to review your child’s needs for coping with allergies and asthma. Keep in mind their needs may change as they…