Start Here for a Healthy School Year
Get a healthy start to the new school year with NOAH’s all-in-one back to school wellness appointments! For a limited time, all well-child exams will include:
- optional sports physical upon request (advance notice required)
- backpack with school supplies*
- after school snack pack*
- personal hygiene items*
*while supplies last
What is a Sports Physical?
Sports physicals are required by most school districts to ensure your child is medically cleared to participate in sports by a healthcare professional. If you need a sports physical at your appointment, please notify us when scheduling AND bring your Arizona Scholastic Association (AIA) form with parent/student sections completed. Some schools may require a different sports physical form, If you are unsure, please contact your school before your appointment.
What is a Well Child Exam?
Well-child exams or visits are important for healthy development. These specific health exams are designed to monitor growth, development, and overall well-being and recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics at 1, 2, 4, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 24, and 30 months followed by yearly visits through age 21. Even if your child has seen the doctor for an illness or follow-up during the recommended timeframe, they need to be seen for a well-child check too. These preventive visits are usually not combined with another type of visit to allow plenty of time for reviewing topics including:
Growth and Development
Your healthcare provider will asses your child’s physical growth, motor skills, cognitive development, and language abilities. By tracking these milestones, doctors can identify any issues early on.
Vaccinations and Immunizations
Vaccines and immunizations are often administered during these appointments, to ensure your child is up-to-date and protected from preventable diseases.
Nutritional Guidance
Your provider may also offer guidance on nutrition practices, such as the introduction of solid foods and maintaining a balanced diet.
Behavioral and Emotional Well-Being
Your healthcare provider will inquire about your child’s behavior, emotions, and social interactions.
Parental Guidance and Education
Well-child checks provide an opportunity for parents to ask questions, seek guidance, and receive education on how to best support the growth of their child.
Why Well-Child Exams Matter?
Well-child visits ensure everything is on track and help discover any potential health or developmental concerns early on, allowing for intervention and treatment. Additionally, these routine examinations build a relationship between the child, parents, and healthcare provider, establishing a medical home that provides consistent care.
Keeping vaccinations current and addressing health and developmental issues help to diminish the risk of specific diseases and illness. Lastly, parents benefit from valuable support and education, empowering them to make well-informed decisions regarding their child’s health and well-being.
How to Schedule
Any of our NOAH pediatric and most family medicine providers can see your child for a well-child check. Call our scheduling team at 480-882-4545 to find a provider that fits your needs or request an appointment online.
