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Staying well as we head back to school



As we start a new school year with many unknowns, it's normal for parents to have a lot of questions about how to keep their family safe and healthy. Dr. Michelle Kenney from Northeast Pediatrics understands this all too well, and she wants to provide parents with a few tips on how to care for your students during this time.


First and foremost, make sure that you're setting your kids up for a successful day by ensuring they have a good night's rest and have a fulfilling breakfast. Teenagers should be getting around 8-10 hours of sleep each night, while younger children should aim to get 10-12 hours. This allows their bodies to reset and for them to stay focused the next day. Additionally, try to work in some good proteins and fats in a child's breakfast so they're full and not distracted by hunger early in the day.


During this time, we also want to make sure that we're encouraging students to wash their hands often and social distance when possible. Where social distancing isn't possible, children should wear a mask to help protect themselves and others. To help alleviate some of the current stress, make sure your family is setting time aside not just for homework but also for dinner together and catching up on what is going on in everyone's lives. This allows you to connect with each other.


Finally, make sure that your children are up to date on all their immunizations. This is one of the best ways to protect their little bodies from preventable diseases and is extremely important with students gathering in schools.


If you have questions or concerns, contact our Northeast Pediatrics office at 660.627.2229! We're here for you, Northeast Missouri!

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Northeast Family Health

1506 Crown Drive       

Kirksville, MO  63501

Phone:  (660) 627-4493

After Hours: 1-844-820-9111

Hours:

Monday: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. & 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Tues/Wed/Thurs: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Fri: 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Northeast Pediatrics 

402 W. Jefferson Suite A

Kirksville, MO  63501

Phone:  (660) 627-2229

After Hours: 1-833-745-2217

Hours: 8 a.m.-12 p.m. & 1 p.m.-5 p.m.

OB/GYN Specialty Group 

402 W. Jefferson Suite B

Kirksville, MO 63501

Phone: (660) 665-3555

After Hours: 660-785-1750

Hours: 8 a.m.-12 p.m. & 1 p.m.-5 p.m.

Edina Family Health

104 E. Jackson

Edina, MO  63537

Phone: (660) 397-3517

After Hours: 1-844-820-9111

Hours: 8 a.m.-12 p.m. & 1 p.m.-5 p.m.

Northeast Dental 

402 W. Jefferson Suite C

Kirksville, MO  63501

Phone:  (660) 665-2741

After Hours: 1-866-292-7780

Hours: 7:45 a.m.-11:45 p.m. & 12:45 p.m.-4:45

Macon Family Health & Macon Dental

209 N. Missouri

Macon, MO  63552

Phone:  (660) 395-5045

After Hours: Medical: 1-844-820-9111

After Hours Dental: 1-866-292-7780

Hours: 8 a.m.-12 p.m. & 1 p.m.-5 p.m.

Memphis Community Health Center

118 Grand Ave.

Memphis, MO  63555

Phone:  (660) 465-7522

After Hours: 1-844-820-9111

Hours: 8 a.m.-12 p.m. & 1 p.m.-5 p.m.

Kahoka Dental 

22291 US Highway 136

Kahoka, MO  63445

Phone: (660) 727-1500

After Hours: 1-866-292-7780

Hours: M, T, W, F 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Thursday: 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Northeast Family Health - Milan 

52334 S. Business Highway 5

Milan, MO  63556

Phone: (660) 265-1042

After Hours: 1-844-820-9111

Hours:

Mon - Thurs: 7:30 a.m.- 12 p.m. & 1 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. 

Friday: 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Northeast Behavioral Health 

1410 Crown Drive

Kirksville, MO 63501

Phone: (660) 627-3621

After Hours: 1-800-356-5395

Hours: 8 a.m.-12 p.m. & 1 p.m.-5 p.m.

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1506 Crown Drive

Kirksville, MO  63501

Phone: (660) 627-4493,  Ext. 412

Hours: 8 a.m.-12 p.m. & 1 p.m.-5 p.m.

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506 Rosewood Drive

Kirksville, MO 63501

Phone: (660) 627-8387

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Hours: 8 a.m.-12 p.m. & 1 p.m.-5 p.m.

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1416 Crown Drive

Kirksville, MO  63501

Phone: (660) 627-5757, Ext. 6

Hours: 8 a.m.-12 p.m. & 1 p.m.-5 p.m.

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Kirksville, MO  63501

Phone:  (660) 627-5757 

Hours: 8 a.m.-12 p.m. & 1 p.m.-5 p.m.

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