Q: Why are child health screenings so important? A: Any opportunity to identify and prevent disease or health issues is better than treating an illness or injury that could have been avoided.

Heart disease is no longer a concern only for those in their 40s or older, cases are now emerging in people in their 30s, 20s and even teens. This alarming trend makes early screening and regular ...

In the state of Georgia kids typically need vaccines when they are about to enter pre-school or kindergarten, 7th, and 11th grade. Also, if your child has moved to a Georgia school, they will need ...

The Cullman Child Development Center of Sidney is again offering free speech, hearing and vision screenings for area children.

A grand jury has chosen not to proceed with a murder charge against a 19-year-old mother who was charged in connection with ...

While not all chronic diseases can be prevented, one of the best ways to stay healthy is to take preventive health care measures so doctors recommend that most Americans get several screenings ...

Most screenings that are done in children are actually done by questionnaires, like developmental screenings for children ages 2 months through 5 years, autism screening for children ages 18 through ...

As June marks Men’s Health Awareness Month, a Corewell Health urologist is urging men to take their health seriously through regular screenings and open dialogue with healthcare providers.

Health screenings are required and could be lifesaving for student athletes It’s an exciting time as kids head back to school, but it’s also a time for preparation.

Children and young adults in the U.S. foster care system suffer from mental health disorders and die by suicide at far higher ...