Physicals For College in Sparta, NJ
Does your newly graduated high school student need a college physical before heading into their next year of schooling?
Dr. Calabrese, Dr. Meskin, Dr. Capozzoli, Renee Thomas, APN, and Joe Larena, APN of Skylands Pediatrics, located in Sparta, NJ, consider the ages of their pediatric patients until age 21, so they offer college physicals for your child before they enter college.
What is a Physical?
When your child sees one of our doctors for a physical, it is more in-depth than just a standard doctor's visit. During a physical, our pediatrician reviews your child's complete health history, including any allergies they may have. Our pediatrician will also go over the following in a physical.
- Checking bone structure may include having your child bend to the ground so the doctor can see if their spine is properly formed and aligned.
- As your child nears adulthood, our pediatrician may order some random blood tests to have a baseline of good health in case anything changes or your child gets sick.
- Mental health questionnaires ask about current mental health concerning your child's physical health. They may also have your child fill out a depression screening and discuss any anxieties or worries about going to a new environment in college.
- Our doctors may explain that a college physical is the best time to review your child's immunization records to ensure that they are up-to-date and that your child receives all necessary vaccinations.
- Skylands Pediatrics, located in Sparta, NJ, says college physicals are an excellent time to talk about and ask questions of a sensitive nature regarding substance abuse and sexual relations, education, smoking, and alcohol use. These questions may be necessary regarding past medical history. It is up to the child whether the parent can attend these talks with their healthcare provider.
If required, ensure that our doctor fills in all the sports physical paperwork needed for any organized sport your child is playing for the college year. A complete college physical ensures that your child's admission into college starts with all required tests completed and the doctor fills all ongoing prescriptions. College admission is a busy time of year for you and your child. Having your child's medical issues taken care of will ensure a smooth start to the year.
Lastly, ensure your child has our office hours, phone numbers, after-hours direct phone number, and any affiliated hospital information you believe they need. Your child is also responsible for their healthcare and may need to make yearly appointments.
Call Dr. Calabrese, Dr. Meskin, Dr. Capozzoli, Renee Thomas, APN, and Joe Larena, APN at 973-729-2197 at Skylands Pediatrics, Sparta, NJ. Our doctors are available for college physicals before your child goes to college.