Back-to-School Health Checklist: Pediatric Care With Jose and Alma Corvera in Woodlake

For children enjoying summer break, the warm days and play-filled weeks can feel endless. But as a parent, you know how quickly it's time to start preparing for a new school year. As you begin checking items off your back-to-school list, make sure a health checkup is one of them.

What type of pediatric care does your child need before heading back to school? Is it time for an annual wellness exam or a sports physical? At Living Water Clinic, our family medicine team offers comprehensive pediatric care to help your child start the school year strong.

We serve families in Porterville, Lindsay, Visalia, and Woodlake, California. At our Woodlake location, Jose Corvera, PA-C, and Alma Corvera, PA, are here to support all your child’s back-to-school health needs.

Pediatric Care: Tracking Growth and Development

Why are regular checkups with a primary care provider important?

Every year, your child grows and changes—sometimes in expected ways, and sometimes in surprising ones. Pediatric visits help us track these physical and developmental milestones. A yearly wellness exam is a great way to stay on top of your child’s health before the school year begins.

Jose, Alma, and the Living Water Clinic team keep detailed records of your child’s development—tracking height, weight, heart rate, reflexes, vision, hearing, and even mental health. This information gives us a valuable baseline to monitor changes over time and adjust care as needed.

Routine visits also allow us to catch any health issues early—when treatment is typically most effective.

School vaccinations: Is Your Child Up to Date?

Back-to-school checkups are also the perfect time to ensure your child’s vaccinations are current. Schools often request up-to-date vaccination records—rather than trying to recall dates yourself, let our team handle the paperwork and updates.

If any vaccinations are needed, Jose and Alma can provide them safely and efficiently. Vaccines protect your child against serious illnesses, such as meningitis, that can spread easily in school environments.

Supporting Your Child’s Health All Year Long

A pre-school-year pediatric appointment helps you plan for your child’s overall well-being—physically, mentally, and emotionally.

Whether your child is starting kindergarten or gearing up for high school sports, our team is here to help. Jose and Alma are experienced primary care providers who work closely with families to address concerns, offer guidance, and set your child up for a healthy school year.

If your child plays sports, we can provide:

• Sports physicals
  
  
• Injury prevention tips
  
  
• Nutritional counseling for young athletes
  
  
• Advice on managing heat stress or past injuries
  
  

Children with existing health conditions may also need extra preparation before returning to class—such as access to rescue inhalers or medications during the school day. We’re here to help make those arrangements and complete any required school forms.

You can also talk to our team about:

• Emotional well-being and bullying
  
  
• Sleep concerns or insomnia
  
  
• Signs of potential eating disorders
  
  

Our goal is to partner with you to keep your child healthy, happy, and thriving throughout the year.

Ready to schedule your child’s back-to-school wellness exam or sports physical in Woodlake?

Call Living Water Clinic at 559-564-1100 or contact us online today!