Stronger Summers Start with Healthy Kids
Well-child visits provide personalized care and early support to help children thrive year-round.
5/7/2025
Angela Helm, Aspirus Family Medicine Physician Assistant
Child wellness takes
on heightened importance during the summer months, serving as a reminder for
families to prioritize proactive healthcare and build a strong foundation for
lifelong well-being. Ensuring a child’s health goes beyond growth charts and temperature
checks. It involves supporting their physical, emotional, and developmental
needs at every stage.
Angela
Helm, a family medicine physician assistant with Aspirus, champions child
wellness through comprehensive well-child checkups. These visits are vital
opportunities to assess physical, emotional, and developmental health and to
offer guidance tailored to each child’s unique needs.
“Well-child visits
are so much more than a quick once-over,” says Helm. “They’re an essential
touchpoint for both families and providers to ensure children are thriving in
all aspects of their lives—body, mind, and spirit.”
Annual appointments
play a critical role in prevention, early detection, and health education. In
addition to evaluating growth and physical health, providers address concerns
like sleep patterns, nutrition, mental well-being, and safety habits. Routine immunizations
are also updated to keep children protected against preventable diseases.
“Each child is
unique, and these visits give us the chance to partner with families to provide
personalized care and guidance,” Helm adds. “From managing picky eating to
discussing screen-time limits, we aim to empower parents with actionable
insights.”
Scheduling
well-child visits early helps ensure children are on track with key health
milestones before the back-to-school season. Whether or not a child is involved
in organized sports, these visits remain an essential part of their overall
health care journey. Preventive care remains a central focus in pediatric
health, supporting long-term wellness through consistent monitoring and early
intervention.
Appointments can be
scheduled by contacting your local Aspirus clinic, using the My Aspirus app, or
visiting MyAspirus.org. Families without a current Aspirus provider can
visit aspirus.org/find-a-provider to
explore options.
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