As summer winds down and a new school year approaches, families are busy preparing with school supplies, new clothes, and activity sign-ups. But one important step that should not be overlooked is your child’s back-to-school health and sports physical. At Aslan Health, these visits are about much more than filling out paperwork—they are a vital opportunity to make sure your child is healthy, growing well, and ready for the year ahead.
Why Back-to-School Physicals Matter
Sports and school physicals are required by many schools and athletic programs to ensure children are healthy enough to participate safely. But beyond meeting requirements, these visits offer several important benefits:
- Overall health check-up – We assess growth, development, and general well-being.
- Immunization updates – Ensuring your child is protected from preventable diseases.
- Injury prevention – By checking joints, muscles, and flexibility, we help reduce the risk of sports injuries.
- Chronic condition management – For children with asthma, diabetes, or other health concerns, we make sure conditions are being well-managed before the school year begins.
How Back-to-School Physicals Can Help With Childhood Cancers
Childhood cancers are rare, but when they occur, catching them early is critical. While a school physical is not a cancer screening, it does play an important role in early detection and awareness.
- Early Detection Through Careful Exams
Our providers look for signs that could point to something more serious than everyday illness, such as unexplained lumps, persistent fatigue, unusual bruising, or changes in appetite and growth. If concerns arise, we refer families for further testing quickly. - Monitoring Growth and Development
By tracking a child’s height, weight, and development year after year, we can notice unusual changes that might need further evaluation—sometimes pointing to conditions that families might otherwise miss. - Family Education and Awareness
Many early signs of childhood cancers mimic common illnesses. During a physical, we talk with parents about what to watch for and provide guidance on when to seek additional care. This equips families to respond quickly if concerning symptoms appear. - Whole-Person Care
At Aslan Health, these visits are also a chance to provide encouragement, prayer, and support. We walk alongside families, not just in physical health, but in emotional and spiritual care as well.
Affordable, Accessible Care for Families
At Aslan Health, we serve everyone, regardless of income or insurance status. We offer same-day pay discounts, sliding scale options, and connections to community resources. Our goal is to ensure that every child has access to compassionate, quality healthcare—so nothing stands in the way of their success in school and life.
Schedule Your Child’s Physical Today
Don’t wait until the first day of practice or the start of school. Schedule your child’s back-to-school physical at Aslan Health today and give them the best start to the year—healthy, strong, and ready to thrive.
📞 Call us at 320-297-6800 or visit aslanclinic.com to book an appointment.