Back-to-School Health Tips: Helping Kids Stay Healthy, Happy, and Ready to Learn"

Back-to-school season is here, and keeping kids healthy, well-rested, active, and ready to learn can make a big difference in their success. In this episode of Health Matters with the Medicine Center Pharmacy, pharmacist Brad White talks with Jillian Berkshire, school-based telehealth nurse practitioner with Aultman Health System, about practical ways parents can help children start the school year strong. Topics include annual wellness exams, vaccinations, hearing and vision screenings, dental health, healthy sleep routines, nutrition, screen-time limits, physical activity, backpack safety, hygiene, homework habits, and how to know when a sick child needs medical attention. Jillian also explains how school-based clinics and telehealth services can help students receive timely medical care while at school. If you're a parent, grandparent, or caregiver, this episode offers simple strategies to help children stay healthy, happy, and prepared throughout the school year. Learn more about Medicine Center Pharmacy and Health Matters at https://www.medshoprx.com/blog/back-to-school-health-tips-helping-kids-stay-healthy-happy-and-ready-to-learn Health Matters with the Medicine Center Pharmacy airs on News-Talk 1480 WHBC and is available on your favorite podcast platform. *This program is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice from your healthcare provider.*