Is Preventive Care on Your
Back-to-School List?
Time to think back! What’s the first thing you feel when you hear the phrase “back to school?” Is it the excitement of a fresh start and unlimited potential? The anxiety that comes with classes, assignments, and making friends? Or, maybe even nostalgia, as another summer is coming to an end?
Whether you’re preparing your kids for the year ahead, getting ready to hit the classroom yourself, or just thinking back to your time as a student, back-to-school season means something to each of us. We know your to-do list probably includes getting books, outfits, and school supplies—does it also include preventive care? It should!
The Preventive Care FOUR Square
Most parents prioritize their children’s health over their own. But while your kids are getting the care they need for the school year, you should be, too. Let the Preventive Care Four Square be your checklist to a fresh start and bright future:
PHYSICAL
- Visit your primary care physician (PCP) for your annual physical
- Schedule the vaccinations and routine screenings you need based on your age and health status
- Use your dental coverage for a no-cost teeth cleaning every 6 months
- Have your eyes and hearing checked once a year
- Participate in the healthy activities through Personify Health that will earn you up to $400 in Rewards Cash each year
FINANCIAL
- Get a financial checkup and develop a long-term roadmap with Goldman Sachs Ayco
- Prepare for unexpected healthcare expenses by contributing to an HSA or FSA and electing supplemental health benefits
- Learn where to find the most convenient, cost-effective care based on your needs to take control of your healthcare costs
- Secure your financial future by contributing enough to your 401(k) to receive Clorox’s full match
- Get your will preparation and estate planning documents in order—at no-cost if you enroll in supplemental life insurance
EMOTIONAL
- Check in with your mental health and find tools to achieve work-life balance with Spring Health
- Set aside a few minutes each day for mindful meditation—or each night to wind down and prepare for sleep—with Calm
SOCIAL
- Find your fit at Clorox by joining an Employee Resource Group (ERG) to build camaraderie and community with your teammates
- Use your time off to make memories with the ones you love
Mental Health Care is Preventive Health Care!
Don’t discount the importance of checking in on your family members’ mental health before school starts—it’s just as important as an annual physical or required vaccinations. Mental health checkups are especially critical if the new school year comes along with big changes, like a new school or teacher. This is true for both kids and parents!
Remember that Spring Health is available to help with life’s everyday moments—not just in times of crisis. You and each member of your household age 6 and up can get up to
8 therapy sessions per year, covered by Clorox at no cost to you. Mental health is everyday health, and what better time to check in on how you’re feeling emotionally than at the start of a new school year?
[1] American Psychological Association (APA)
[2] Understood.org
