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As summer winds down and school comes back into focus, parents everywhere are shifting into “back-to-school” mode. Between school supply shopping, new shoes, and organizing carpool schedules, it can feel like there’s a never-ending to-do list. But staying ahead of the game can make this busy season much smoother. Here’s your ultimate back-to-school checklist to keep your child healthy, confident, and ready for a successful year!
1. Schedule Annual Physicals and Sports Checkups
Back-to-school season is the perfect time to schedule your child’s yearly physical. This ensures they are healthy, up-to-date on growth milestones, and cleared for school activities. If your child participates in sports, a sports physical may be required, don’t wait until the last minute to book it!
2. Stay on Top of Immunizations
Schools often require current vaccination records for enrollment. Check with your pediatrician to make sure your child is up-to-date on all required immunizations. Staying proactive keeps your child (and their classmates) safe and healthy throughout the school year.
3. Don’t Forget the Dentist
A bright, healthy smile starts with a regular dental checkup. Scheduling a cleaning before school starts helps prevent cavities and gives your child the confidence to start the year off right.
4. Get That Back-to-School Haircut
Whether it’s a quick trim or a fresh new style, a haircut can help kids feel confident walking into the first day of school. Bonus: it also makes those first-day pictures extra cute!
5. Plan Your Meals and Snacks
Between after-school activities, sports, and homework, weekday meals can get hectic. Planning ahead for school lunches, healthy snacks, and quick family dinners can save you stress during those busy evenings. Consider meal prepping or creating a weekly menu to stay on track.
6. Organize Your Schedule
With new classes, extracurriculars, and family commitments, now is the perfect time to set up a family calendar. Whether it’s a wall calendar or an app, staying organized prevents last-minute chaos and ensures everyone knows where they need to be.
Start the School Year Strong
Back-to-school season can be overwhelming, but checking off these essential tasks helps your family start the year prepared and stress-free. With a little planning, you’ll not only stay ahead of the chaos, you’ll create a smoother, healthier, and happier start for everyone in your household!
We’re excited to invite you to our upcoming Night of Learning, where our doctor will give a brief talk about weight loss injections, how they work, what results we’ve seen in our patients, and how they might help you reach your goals. After the talk, we’ll open it up for questions and open conversation in a relaxed, supportive setting. It’s a great opportunity to learn, connect, and see if this option is right for you. Vinton, Iowa – Learning More on the Weight Loss Injections Wednesday, October 29th @ 6PM Total Balance: 217 W 4th Street, Vinton If you’re interested but can’t make this date, please let us know! We’d be happy to plan another evening so everyone has a chance to attend. We can’t wait to share this time together and help you take the next step toward feeling your best.
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As a boss, Dr. Goedken leads with both strength and heart. He listens, he supports, and he challenges us to grow, not just as a team, but as individuals. He’s the kind of leader who jumps in to help wherever he’s needed, celebrates our wins, and reminds us to take care of ourselves, too. We see the long hours, the sacrifices, and the genuine care that goes into everything he does, for his patients and for us. Working for someone who leads with integrity and compassion makes all the difference. So today, we just want to say thank you, Dr. Goedken, for everything you do. You make our workplace feel like family, and we’re so lucky to have you as our boss, our doctor, and our inspiration.
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The success stories we’ve seen in our office are remarkable. Many of our patients have experienced dramatic improvements in their overall health, even the ability to come off certain medicationsthey previously relied on. These are not just short-term changes, they’re lasting improvements in wellness, supported by consistent medical monitoring and care. Weight loss injections help control appetite, regulate blood sugar, and support the body’s natural metabolism. When used properly and under medical supervision, they not only promote steady weight loss but also help reduce insulin resistance, a key factor in preventing and managing diabetes. For many of our patients, the injections have been a turning point, helping them gain control of their health and build healthier habits that last. We’re also proud to offer compounded weight loss medications that are more affordable than brand-name options. These have proven to be effective, offering the same transformative results without the high cost. If you’ve […]
After meeting with Julie Flatberg, the owner of Total Balance, we have picked an evening to join our forces together to help you feel better about you! This is your opportunity to meet and hear from Dr. Goedken. He has been using these medications in diabetic patients for over 8 years with excellent results. Get your questions answered and decide if our supervised weight loss program is right for you! Reserve your seat today, bring a friend if you would like, and enjoy an evening that could change your life. We are looking forward to meeting you. Vinton, Iowa – Learning More on the Weight Loss Injections Wednesday, October 29th @ 6PM Total Balance: 217 W 4th Street, Vinton
