Cass Regional Medical Center | Wellness Matters | Summer 2019

Wellness Matters | Summer 2019 3 HEART HEALTH Nurse practitioner joins clinic Peculiar Medical Clinic is pleased to welcome family nurse practitioner Jackie Kumm, RN, FNP- BC, to its clinical staff. Kumm attended the University of Central Missouri and the University of Missouri–Columbia. She is a board-certified family nurse practitioner. Kumm sees patients at Peculiar Medical Clinic, and works in collaboration with Alberto Suarez, MD, at Peculiar Medical Clinic. APPOINTMENTS ARE AVAILABLE! To schedule your appointment at Peculiar Medical Clinic, call 816-779-1100 . Back-to- school time is checkup time Your kid’s biggest back-to-school worry might be what to wear on that all-important first day. But as a parent, you have a few more crucial to-dos to help your child be healthy and ready to go when the first bell rings. Before the school year starts, it’s a good idea to set up two key doctor visits: A wellness checkup. Kids and teens need a yearly wellness exam to help them stay healthy. During this checkup, the provider may: X X Check for health issues like diabetes, anemia, obesity and depression. X X Discuss healthy habits, like eating well and exercising, with you and your child. X X Answer any questions teens may have about issues such as drinking and smoking. X X Update your child’s vaccines for protection from serious diseases. (Many states require proof of these before your child can enroll in school.) X X Talk about sports-specific issues, like how to avoid injuries. X X Do a vision screening and refer your child to an eye doctor if needed. A dental checkup. Regular visits to the dentist help keep teeth healthy and strong. Your child will get a cleaning and advice about brushing and flossing to promote a fabulous smile. And if you schedule a checkup before school starts, the dentist can find and treat any problems beforehand so that your child won’t miss any class. Sources: American Academy of Pediatrics; American Dental Association NEED A PROVIDER? For more information about our family practice clinics, please visit hereforyourhealth.com . Is your child up-to-date To learn which vaccines your child needs and when, check out this government website for immunization schedules: cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/easy-to -read/child.html . S chedules are available in both English and Spanish. ?