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Back to School’s Already Here: Time to Book Your Child’s School Physical
Summer flew by, and now it’s time to get your child ready for a successful school year. What’s one of the most important things you can do? Book their school physical.
Our team at Grassroots Healthcare in Tulsa, Oklahoma, makes it easy to get your child the care they need to start the year off right. Read on as Melita Tate, MD, shares why school physicals are so important and how to get one started.
Why school physicals matter
School physicals aren't just a box to check. They're key to keeping your child healthy. Your child’s physical can help:
Meet school and sports requirements
Most schools and sports teams require up-to-date physicals before your child can participate in their activities. For example, sports physicals help uncover hidden health issues and confirm it’s safe for them to participate in athletics, including gym class.
A 2024 review confirms that systematic pre-participation exams are now considered the standard of care to both identify risk factors and promote safe sports performance.
Pro tip: Booking now ensures you won’t run into last-minute delays or risk your child missing out on the activities they love.
Catch potential issues
Regular physicals help us spot potential concerns such as asthma, scoliosis, or mental health challenges early so we can support your child with the right resources and care.
If your child already has an underlying condition, such as asthma or allergies, now is a good time to check on their treatment plan and make sure their symptoms are still well-managed.
Get caught up on vaccines
If your child is due for immunizations, we can help bring them up to date during their physical. Dr. Tate follows the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) recommended childhood immunization schedule.
Build a lasting relationship
At Grassroots Healthcare, we focus on whole-family wellness and personalized care. We take the time to get to know your child and make each visit a positive experience — never rushed and never in a crowded waiting room.
Thanks to this approach, if your child needs to visit our urgent care during the school year, they’ll already feel comfortable and familiar with Dr. Tate.
What happens during your child’s back-to-school physical
During the visit, we check your child’s:
- Height and weight
- Vision and hearing
- Blood pressure and heart health
- Immunization status
- Developmental milestones and overall well-being
We also discuss nutrition, sleep, and screen time — everything your child needs to stay physically and emotionally healthy throughout the year.
Feel free to bring a list of questions you have to your child’s appointment. We’re happy to address them with you.
School starts soon, so don’t wait! Contact us by phone or online today to schedule your child’s school physical and set them up for a healthy, confident year ahead.