USC Experts Offer Back-To-School Tips, USA

Main Category: Pediatrics / Children's Health
Also Included In: Dentistry;  Nutrition / Diet;  Immune System / Vaccines
Article Date: 25 Aug 2007 - 1:00 PST

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From packing nutritious lunches to annual physicals, USC experts can provide tips for a smooth transition back to school:

Dentistry
Richard Udin, D.D.S, associate professor of clinical dentistry at USC¹s School of Dentistry. He can address the newly mandated law that all school age children must have a dental exam before they begin kindergarten. He can also discuss routine pediatric dental care and orthodontics.

Nutrition
Jaimie Davis, Ph.D., registered dietician and research associate with the Institute for Prevention Research at the Keck School of Medicine. She can talk about kids nutrition and healthy school lunch options.

Pediatric Medicine
Michael Bryant, M.D., assistant professor of clinical pediatrics at the Keck School of Medicine of USC and Childrens Hospital Los Angeles. He can address yearly vaccinations and physicals.

Psychiatry
Jeff Sugar, M.D., visiting associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the Keck School of Medicine of USC. He can speak about children¹s separation anxiety on the first day of school or bullies at school.

Vaccinations
Jeffrey Goad, Pharm.D., associate professor of clinical pharmacy at the USC School of Pharmacy. He can address vaccinations children should have before returning to school.

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