Keller hosts back-to-school fun night

By Ms. Britney L Walker (Army Medicine)August 27, 2013

Keller hosts back-to-school fun night
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WEST POINT, N.Y. (August 23, 2012) -- Nearly 200 patients received their annual back-to-school and sports physicals during a kid friendly event at Keller Army Community Hospital Thursday, Aug. 22.

With a theme of "ABC's and 123's," Keller devoted an entire afternoon to provide one on one patient care to school aged children in the West Point community.

"Our clinics are typically booked six weeks in advance for normal appointments which can really be an issue for parents who are new to the area," said Helen Schultz, Primary Care Department clinical administrative officer. "The objective of the event is to have one day dedicated just to school physicals."

"This is the coolest thing ever! My mom said Mickey could come to my appointment with me and get checked out too," said Michael Parks, Pediatric Clinic patient.

In addition to the school physicals, healthcare providers from the Primary Care and Family Practice clinics updated children's immunizations and authorized medication forms in preparation for the upcoming school year

"I'm proud of our staff and how well they orchestrate this annual event," said Colonel Felicia Pehrson, Keller Army Community Hospital commander. "This year we had different colored floor arrows to provide an easy and fun guide for both parents and children navigating from sign-in to height and weight, then around to vision screening, on to the examination and immunization areas and ultimately to the check-out area. Friendly staff were available at every turn to answer questions and to ensure a smooth and efficient process, and indeed it was a great success."

The Primary Care Department is dedicated to ensuring those unable to make the mass school physical day receive their physicals prior to the start of the school year. To make an appointment, call the appointment center at 845-938-7992 or visit www.tricareonline.com.

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