Recent Blog Posts

How to Schedule, Plan Sport and Camp Physicals

" The spring and summer bring in nicer weather and more outdoor fun for you and your children. That also means it is time for you to get your child and updated sport and camp physical for any upcoming activities! Sport and camp physicals are necessary for many children to partake in recreational events. Most school districts require parents to get an updated sport physical before playing on school-sanctioned teams. Additionally, a majority of local summer ...

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Sports Safety Skills for Kids and Why they Need Sports Physicals

" The summer is coming to a close, which means it is back-to-school and fall sports seasons for a majority of children this autumn. However, before your child can participate in certain sports and the upcoming season they need an updated sports physical.  Each year, your child’s school and/or recreational program legally needs a sports physical in order to enroll them in certain activities. Without the physical your child is not able to enroll ...

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How Can You Protect Your Child From School Sport Injuries?

" Did you know that sports injuries are some of the most common reasons for medical visits among children in middle school and high school? The Centers for Disease Control estimate that nearly 3.2 million children each year are hospitalized from sports injuries annually. In addition, over 750,000 children between the ages of 12-17 are treated in an emergency room (ER) for sports and recreation-related injuries. So what should parents do to protect their ...

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Recent Blogs

Why UTIs Can Be More Common in Summer and What Symptoms to Watch For in Swampscott

Summer in Swampscott means beach trips, pool days, outdoor sports, vacations, and long hours spent enjoying the warm weather along the North ...

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The Tick Bite Timeline: What to Watch for in the First 24 Hours in Swampscott

Warmer weather in Swampscott means more time spent outdoors. Families head to local parks, beaches, trails, sports fields, and backyard gatherings throughout ...

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Is It Food Poisoning or a Stomach Virus? Summer Symptoms Explained in Swampscott

Summer in Swampscott means beach outings, seafood restaurants, family cookouts, vacations, festivals, and outdoor gatherings along the North Shore. While summer activities ...

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