As walk-in clinics and telemedicine appointments abound, parents are often tempted by the quick and convenient care afforded by the quick, retail-based clinics. But having a primary care physician or pediatrician – a medical home – for your kids is a prescription for good health. In fact, building a long-term, ongoing relationship with a pediatrician […]
Lauren Murphy
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It’s time for back-to-school physicals
Dr. Gregory Bennett, SIU School of Medicine associate professor of pediatrics and the director of outpatient pediatric clinics, with Claire Ketchum. Stylish new gym shoes, notebooks with the most popular superhero or princess and the oh-so-important back-to-school outfit top the to-do list for most kids heading back to school. But for parents, some health-related items […]
