Ensuring-Safe-Play--The-Importance-of-Preparticipation-Sports-Physicals

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To ensure safe participation during practice and competition, we encourage youth to receive a pre-participation physical evaluation (sports physical) to determine medical eligibility for sports. Gagon Family Medicine will donate $25.00 per physical back to the sports team of your choice. *Sports physicals are billed to your regular health insurance. Cash pricing available.

We offer comprehensive well-child exams that include administering immunizations, assessing growth & development, counseling children & parents about behavioral issues, nutrition, exercise, & prevention of unintentional injury. Call to learn more or to schedule an appointment.

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Ideas for Healthy Kid’s Activities Inspired by “Healthy Kids Week”

MAKE ANY WEEK “EVERY KID HEALTHY” WEEK

Healthy habits can start at home by promoting emotional wellness, good nutrition, and physical activity with your family.

Anyone (students, parents/caregivers/families, educators, community members, businesses) can take action by following the daily themes or building your own activities based on your needs or schedule.

Here are a few ideas to get you started:

MINDFUL MONDAY

Breathe with Me: Mindful Breathing Exercises

TASTY TUESDAY

https://cookingwithkids.org/

https://www.myplate.gov/eat-healthy/what-is-myplate

Anti-Bribing Strategies for Picky Eaters

WELLNESS WEDNESDAY

40 Tips for Active Families-ENG

40 Tips for Active Families-SPAN

Hey fourth graders! See America’s natural
wonders and historic sites for free:

https://everykidoutdoors.gov/index.htm

THOUGHTFUL THURSDAY

A Show for all Talents:

https://www.actionforhealthykids.org/activity/a-show-for-all-talents/

FAMILY FRIDAY

Backyard Camping:

Just like a regular camping trip away, work together from start to finish, and think outside of the box to make the perfect campsite for your space and family.

https://www.actionforhealthykids.org/activity/backyard-camping/

https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/camping-kids.html

https://www.parenting.com/activities/family-time/14-ideas-for-camping-out-in-your-backyard/

RESOURCES

Healthy Kids Toolkit Nutrition Toolkit Anti Bribing Strategies for Picky Eaters ENG Breathe with Me Mindful Breathing Exercises A Show for All Talents Service Auditory 40 Tips for Active Families ENG 40 Tips for Active Families SPAN

Ensuring Safe Play: The Importance of Preparticipation Sports Physicals

March 28, 2024/in Children's Health, Lindsey Rux, Preventative Healthcare, Uncategorized/by gagonfp

by Lindsey Rux, FNP-C Organized sports have held a special spot in my heart from a young girl playing three sports, through my years playing college basketball. This lifelong love of athletics built my special interest in helping young athletes safely prepare for play. With over half of the child/adolescent population in the United States […]

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