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Bradenton Location
4647 Manatee Ave W
Bradenton, Fl 34209
(941)745-5999
 Lakewood Ranch Location 9908 SR 64 East Bradenton, Fl 34212 (941) 747-8600
 Sarasota Location 6272 Lake Osprey Dr Sarasota, Fl 34240 (941) 907-2800
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Back to School Health Tips!
| The start of the school year is right around the corner, and for many of us, that means getting the kids ready, and making sure they're in good health before heading back to class. Here are three important things to look out for, which will help keep your kids healthy while they're away at school:
Germs
To prevent infections, teach children to wash their hands frequently. Hand sanitizer will work in a pinch-make sure it's got at least 60% alcohol or something else to kill the germs. Teach them not to share personal items like cups or hats, which can spread head lice, and to cough into their sleeve, not their hand. It's also a good idea to get your child a routine check-up before school starts, to make sure he/she is in good health to start the school year.
Nutrition
Getting your kids to eat healthy all the time is a struggle for many parents, but it doesn't have to be. Start incorporating fruits and vegetables to their regular meals when packing lunch. If your child eats hot lunch at school, make sure that they have a healthy breakfast at home. Good food helps boost the immune system, so if they're eating right most of the time, the chances of getting sick will decrease immensely.
Vaccinations/Immunizations
Every school that requires these will send you a list well before the school year starts. That being said, it's important to make sure you cover all your bases. Get your shots done and documented, and make sure to keep track of dates, and types of immunizations your child receives, even if they aren't on the required list from your school.
For check ups, immunizations, and more health advice, bring your child into any of our three locations. We are open 7 Days a Week, from 8am to 8pm.
For any questions, contact Kathleen Cucci at 941-907-2800.
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| Community Spotlight | Manatee Glens 
Manatee Glens specializes in mental health and addictions so that health and wellness are possible for every family. We envision a future where:
- Everyone understands that behavioral health is essential to overall health and the quality of life in the community;
- Mental illness and addiction are prevented, treated or cured;
- Early detection and referrals to treatment are common place;
- Full participation in the life of the community is possible at every stage of life.
How you can help:
- Donations: To make an online donation, click here. Manatee Glens serves more than one of every thirty families in our community. These families are grateful, as all of us would be, not to be alone in seeking answers for a loved one. Your donations make a huge difference, and are the backbone of a lot of this great work.
-Interested in a Lasting Gift? There are many ways your gift can be honored in perpetuity through naming opportunities, legacy gifts or endowment. If you would like to discuss a gift with the President/CEO, please call 941-782-4299
For more information:
For more information about the organization or how you can help visit http://www.manateeglens.org/!
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Thank you for reading our newsletter, we hope to keep you informed on important health issues and our community. Sincerely,
Kathleen Cucci
Bradenton / Lakewood Ranch / Sarasota Urgent Care Walk-In Clinics
4647 Manatee Ave W, Bradenton, Fl 34209 |
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