This visit does not include sports physicals, gynecological exams, or school entrance exams which are truly specialized visits and should be seen as separate from the well check-up. Once teens reach age 13, they should have an opportunity to spend time with the healthcare provider alone. It also helps the teen to hold accountability and responsibility for knowledge about his or her health status. Teens need to be familiar with their family's health histories and their own including allergies to medications. This information can be vital.
Adolescence is an important time to establish healthy life style habits.
Any way we can support our adolescents and promote health and wellness is very important. Contact your primary healthcare provider or one of the Teen Health Centers if you would like to help a teen you care about schedule an appointment for a well check-up.