If you have a middle or high schooler at home, they might be due for an annual well visit. Handle it now while schedules are lighter. A well visit covers more than you might think — sports physicals for fall athletics, mental health check-ins, vaccinations, even guidance on growth and development — all in one appointment.

The MNPS Health Care Centers see kids as young as four. And there’s no cost to you; visits are fully covered by the teachers’ health plan.

June 20, 7 a.m.

Saturday Group Walk: Time spent in nature is free therapy! Join the Heart & Sole Walk Club for a group walk at Crooked Branch Greenway (116D Ray Ave., Nashville) — where the only agenda is fresh air and good company. Every pace welcome.

Coming This July – Band Together for Better Health

Stronger body. Better blood sugar. A new 4-week Group Medical Visit starts July 9. Learn beginner-friendly resistance training techniques that help manage diabetes or prediabetes — and give your body a more powerful tool than medication alone. See what's involved.

Last year, 1 in 3 MNPS employees with dental coverage didn't schedule a single free preventive visit. Your Cigna dental plan includes two free cleanings and exams every year when you see a network dentist. These appointments can catch minor issues before they turn into costly ones.

Skipping visits doesn't save you anything; it just means you're paying for a benefit you're not using. Summer is the perfect time to get the whole family scheduled.