08/21/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/21/2024 14:35
Aug 21, 2024
NYC Health + Hospitals today reminded parents and guardians to schedule appointments for annual physicals, immunizations, vision and hearing, and other regular checkups. Public school starts on Thursday, September 5th. Appointments for pediatric and adolescent services are available at NYC Health + Hospitals locations citywide at little or no cost by calling 844-NYC-4NYC (844-692-4692). A video with back-to-school tips for parents from Dr. Warren Seigel, Chair of pediatrics at NYC Health + Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health, is available here.
"A healthy start to the new school year begins with a regular visit to a child's pediatrician," said Katherine Piwnica-Worms, MD, MHS, NYC Health + Hospitals Assistant Vice President of Pediatrics. "Having a regular doctor or visiting a pediatric group is essential not only at the beginning of the school year, but all year round. This will enable parents to get answers to health-related questions about their child, and to help their child address any emerging physical and mental health needs. Parents can call 844-NYC-4NYC now to schedule an appointment with a pediatrician."
NYC Health + Hospitals offers comprehensive pediatric and adolescent health services at little or no cost. Pediatric services include, immunizations and annual flu shots, physicals, asthma and diabetes screenings, obesity prevention, nutrition counseling, dental services, mental health screenings and counseling. Adolescent services for those aged 12 and older include, primary care, sexual and reproductive health services, LGBTQIA+ care, mental health and depression help, and sport physical and sports injury care.
As children return back to school in September, below are essential tips for keeping kids healthy this school year and beyond:
NYC Health + Hospitals will participate in several upcoming back-to-school events:
Thursday, August 22
10am - 3pm
NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi
1400 Pelham Parkway South, Bronx, NY 10461
Thursday, August 22
12pm - 3pm
Kaiser Park
2529 Neptune Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11224
Hosted by Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton
Friday, August 23
11am - 2pm
NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue
462 First Avenue, New York, NY 10017
Friday, August 23
10am - 2pm
2101 East 16th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11229
Saturday, August 24
9am - 4pm
NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem
47 West 137th Street, New York, NY 10037
Thursday, August 29
10am - 3pm
NYC Health + Hospitals/North Central Bronx
3424 Kossuth Avenue, Bronx, NY 10467
Saturday, August 31
11am - 1pm
Seth Low Playground
Avenue P and West 13th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11204
Hosted by the Chinese American Social Services Center
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About NYC Health + Hospitals
NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest municipal health care system in the nation serving more than a million New Yorkers annually in more than 70 patient care locations across the city's five boroughs. A robust network of outpatient, neighborhood-based primary and specialty care centers anchors care coordination with the system's trauma centers, nursing homes, post-acute care centers, home care agency, and MetroPlus health plan-all supported by 11 essential hospitals. Its diverse workforce of more than 43,000 employees is uniquely focused on empowering New Yorkers, without exception, to live the healthiest life possible. For more information, visit www.nychealthandhospitals.org and stay connected on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.