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Patient Reviews
5
This was our first time meeting Dr. Doyle. He was excellent!
May 18, 2023
5
We love Towne Lake Pediatrics. All of the staff are so nice, knowledgeable and caring.
April 15, 2023
5
I think Dr. Doyle is great. He has been my daughter's doctor since they were both born, and he's an amazing doctor and we really like having him as our doctor. Thank you.
April 19, 2023
5
My children love coming to see doctor Doyle. They love how he makes them laugh and feels comfortable coming to the doctor.
March 16, 2023
5
We will never go anywhere else besides WellStar Pediatric Townlake Holly Springs Andrew Doyle
February 25, 2023
4
Dr. Doyle and the nursing staff are amazing. I hit the wrong button on some of the questions. The communication with the receptionist or front desk people, they could use a little work on speaking to people with respect and courtesy and kindly.
February 24, 2023
5
My family come to Wellstar for our health. We trust our doctor.
February 17, 2023
5
Very happy with the office overall and very pleased with Dr Doyle's attention, time, knowledge, and bedside manner. Made me as a new mother there and my 14 year old son's first visit comfortable.
February 16, 2023
4
I spent 1.5 hours at the doctor's office and then over 1.5 hours at the lab for a blood draw. I had security called on me at the lab because I knocked on the lab door to ask a question (about the blood draw appointment I thought I'd scheduled at the kiosk), which I only did since the x-ray secretary didn't know the answer and advised me to knock on the lab door. It was a rough morning for us.
February 12, 2023
5
We love Dr Doyle!. And we have been really happy overall with the office/practice:
February 9, 2023
5
I would say you guys cold most improve on recommending, any facilities that take babies, who would be able to not give her vaccine to them in order to continue to provide care for them.
February 1, 2023
5
I have loved every doctor and staff in this practice we have encountered. They are friendly always helpful and we feel genuinely care for.
January 27, 2023
5
Dr.Doyle and Amanda are always amazing when we come in.
December 31, 2022
5
All the staff and doctors are very professional. They treat us with respect and always provide wonderful care for my family. I will always recommend this practice if somebody asked me. Good provider and facility to take care of a family. Thank you very much for all you do we truly appreciate and respect everyone on the office, from the front desk to each nurse and doctor. We truly appreciate. All you do. Thank you.
November 18, 2022
4
Everyone at the office (front desk, nurses included) is polite, straightforward, and super helpful. Dr Doyle took time to listen to my concerns regarding my newborn's health- even if they turned out to be not as serious as I assumed- which is important to me as a first time parent!
November 6, 2022
5
Wonderful experience with amazing staff! Thank you so much, our family appreciates you guys!
November 6, 2022
5
Dr. Doyle is the best!
November 5, 2022
5
Dr Doyle is the best pediatrician I've ever been to
October 23, 2022
5
Dr. Doyle was great in explaining my child's condition. He spoke in terms that my 10 year old completely understood.
October 21, 2022
5
Dr. Doyle is amazing and his staff need a raise.
October 13, 2022
5
Dr. Doyle is amazing! He made my son feel comfortable by interacting with him in a way to ease his fear. He is still talking about the "elephant in his ear" that Dr. Doyle saw.
October 9, 2022
3
Excessively long waits. This office's doctors struggle with taking appropriate length lunches which then puts them behind schedule consistently.
October 1, 2022
5
Dr Doyle reached out the day after our appointment to make sure my son didn't have any worsening symptoms. It made us feel cared for.
August 21, 2022
5
We love Dr. Doyle and are so thankful our insurance has this practice back in network!
August 10, 2022
5
Dr. Doyle is great with the kids!
August 5, 2022
5
Always clean and quick to get us in for our appointments. Doctors give us the time we need to make sure everything is going as planned. Love wellstar
July 29, 2022
5
We had a 2pm appointment and weren't even called back into a room for 45 minutes. The entire process for a well check visit took almost 2 hours.
July 18, 2022
5
Dr Doyle is awesome. He makes it fun for kids joking with them but serious enough to know he cares. I highly recommend him. The nurses too are very caring and friendly.
June 16, 2022
5
This was our first time meeting Dr. Doyle. He was excellent!
May 18, 2023
5
We love Towne Lake Pediatrics. All of the staff are so nice, knowledgeable and caring.
April 15, 2023
5
I think Dr. Doyle is great. He has been my daughter's doctor since they were both born, and he's an amazing doctor and we really like having him as our doctor. Thank you.
April 19, 2023
5
My children love coming to see doctor Doyle. They love how he makes them laugh and feels comfortable coming to the doctor.
March 16, 2023
5
We will never go anywhere else besides WellStar Pediatric Townlake Holly Springs Andrew Doyle
February 25, 2023
5
My family come to Wellstar for our health. We trust our doctor.
February 17, 2023
5
Very happy with the office overall and very pleased with Dr Doyle's attention, time, knowledge, and bedside manner. Made me as a new mother there and my 14 year old son's first visit comfortable.
February 16, 2023
5
We love Dr Doyle!. And we have been really happy overall with the office/practice:
February 9, 2023
5
I would say you guys cold most improve on recommending, any facilities that take babies, who would be able to not give her vaccine to them in order to continue to provide care for them.
February 1, 2023
5
I have loved every doctor and staff in this practice we have encountered. They are friendly always helpful and we feel genuinely care for.
January 27, 2023
5
Dr.Doyle and Amanda are always amazing when we come in.
December 31, 2022
5
All the staff and doctors are very professional. They treat us with respect and always provide wonderful care for my family. I will always recommend this practice if somebody asked me. Good provider and facility to take care of a family. Thank you very much for all you do we truly appreciate and respect everyone on the office, from the front desk to each nurse and doctor. We truly appreciate. All you do. Thank you.
November 18, 2022
5
Wonderful experience with amazing staff! Thank you so much, our family appreciates you guys!
November 6, 2022
5
Dr. Doyle is the best!
November 5, 2022
5
Dr Doyle is the best pediatrician I've ever been to
October 23, 2022
5
Dr. Doyle was great in explaining my child's condition. He spoke in terms that my 10 year old completely understood.
October 21, 2022
5
Dr. Doyle is amazing and his staff need a raise.
October 13, 2022
5
Dr. Doyle is amazing! He made my son feel comfortable by interacting with him in a way to ease his fear. He is still talking about the "elephant in his ear" that Dr. Doyle saw.
October 9, 2022
5
Dr Doyle reached out the day after our appointment to make sure my son didn't have any worsening symptoms. It made us feel cared for.
August 21, 2022
5
We love Dr. Doyle and are so thankful our insurance has this practice back in network!
August 10, 2022
5
Dr. Doyle is great with the kids!
August 5, 2022
5
Always clean and quick to get us in for our appointments. Doctors give us the time we need to make sure everything is going as planned. Love wellstar
July 29, 2022
5
We had a 2pm appointment and weren't even called back into a room for 45 minutes. The entire process for a well check visit took almost 2 hours.
July 18, 2022
5
Dr Doyle is awesome. He makes it fun for kids joking with them but serious enough to know he cares. I highly recommend him. The nurses too are very caring and friendly.
June 16, 2022
4
Dr. Doyle and the nursing staff are amazing. I hit the wrong button on some of the questions. The communication with the receptionist or front desk people, they could use a little work on speaking to people with respect and courtesy and kindly.
February 24, 2023
4
I spent 1.5 hours at the doctor's office and then over 1.5 hours at the lab for a blood draw. I had security called on me at the lab because I knocked on the lab door to ask a question (about the blood draw appointment I thought I'd scheduled at the kiosk), which I only did since the x-ray secretary didn't know the answer and advised me to knock on the lab door. It was a rough morning for us.
February 12, 2023
4
Everyone at the office (front desk, nurses included) is polite, straightforward, and super helpful. Dr Doyle took time to listen to my concerns regarding my newborn's health- even if they turned out to be not as serious as I assumed- which is important to me as a first time parent!
November 6, 2022
3
Excessively long waits. This office's doctors struggle with taking appropriate length lunches which then puts them behind schedule consistently.
October 1, 2022
3
Excessively long waits. This office's doctors struggle with taking appropriate length lunches which then puts them behind schedule consistently.
October 1, 2022
4
Dr. Doyle and the nursing staff are amazing. I hit the wrong button on some of the questions. The communication with the receptionist or front desk people, they could use a little work on speaking to people with respect and courtesy and kindly.
February 24, 2023
4
I spent 1.5 hours at the doctor's office and then over 1.5 hours at the lab for a blood draw. I had security called on me at the lab because I knocked on the lab door to ask a question (about the blood draw appointment I thought I'd scheduled at the kiosk), which I only did since the x-ray secretary didn't know the answer and advised me to knock on the lab door. It was a rough morning for us.
February 12, 2023
4
Everyone at the office (front desk, nurses included) is polite, straightforward, and super helpful. Dr Doyle took time to listen to my concerns regarding my newborn's health- even if they turned out to be not as serious as I assumed- which is important to me as a first time parent!
November 6, 2022
5
This was our first time meeting Dr. Doyle. He was excellent!
May 18, 2023
5
We love Towne Lake Pediatrics. All of the staff are so nice, knowledgeable and caring.
April 15, 2023
5
I think Dr. Doyle is great. He has been my daughter's doctor since they were both born, and he's an amazing doctor and we really like having him as our doctor. Thank you.
April 19, 2023
5
My children love coming to see doctor Doyle. They love how he makes them laugh and feels comfortable coming to the doctor.
March 16, 2023
5
We will never go anywhere else besides WellStar Pediatric Townlake Holly Springs Andrew Doyle
February 25, 2023
5
My family come to Wellstar for our health. We trust our doctor.
February 17, 2023
5
Very happy with the office overall and very pleased with Dr Doyle's attention, time, knowledge, and bedside manner. Made me as a new mother there and my 14 year old son's first visit comfortable.
February 16, 2023
5
We love Dr Doyle!. And we have been really happy overall with the office/practice:
February 9, 2023
5
I would say you guys cold most improve on recommending, any facilities that take babies, who would be able to not give her vaccine to them in order to continue to provide care for them.
February 1, 2023
5
I have loved every doctor and staff in this practice we have encountered. They are friendly always helpful and we feel genuinely care for.
January 27, 2023
5
Dr.Doyle and Amanda are always amazing when we come in.
December 31, 2022
5
All the staff and doctors are very professional. They treat us with respect and always provide wonderful care for my family. I will always recommend this practice if somebody asked me. Good provider and facility to take care of a family. Thank you very much for all you do we truly appreciate and respect everyone on the office, from the front desk to each nurse and doctor. We truly appreciate. All you do. Thank you.
November 18, 2022
5
Wonderful experience with amazing staff! Thank you so much, our family appreciates you guys!
November 6, 2022
5
Dr. Doyle is the best!
November 5, 2022
5
Dr Doyle is the best pediatrician I've ever been to
October 23, 2022
5
Dr. Doyle was great in explaining my child's condition. He spoke in terms that my 10 year old completely understood.
October 21, 2022
5
Dr. Doyle is amazing and his staff need a raise.
October 13, 2022
5
Dr. Doyle is amazing! He made my son feel comfortable by interacting with him in a way to ease his fear. He is still talking about the "elephant in his ear" that Dr. Doyle saw.
October 9, 2022
5
Dr Doyle reached out the day after our appointment to make sure my son didn't have any worsening symptoms. It made us feel cared for.
August 21, 2022
5
We love Dr. Doyle and are so thankful our insurance has this practice back in network!
August 10, 2022
5
Dr. Doyle is great with the kids!
August 5, 2022
5
Always clean and quick to get us in for our appointments. Doctors give us the time we need to make sure everything is going as planned. Love wellstar
July 29, 2022
5
We had a 2pm appointment and weren't even called back into a room for 45 minutes. The entire process for a well check visit took almost 2 hours.
July 18, 2022
5
Dr Doyle is awesome. He makes it fun for kids joking with them but serious enough to know he cares. I highly recommend him. The nurses too are very caring and friendly.
June 16, 2022
5
This was our first time meeting Dr. Doyle. He was excellent!
May 18, 2023
5
I think Dr. Doyle is great. He has been my daughter's doctor since they were both born, and he's an amazing doctor and we really like having him as our doctor. Thank you.
April 19, 2023
5
We love Towne Lake Pediatrics. All of the staff are so nice, knowledgeable and caring.
April 15, 2023
5
My children love coming to see doctor Doyle. They love how he makes them laugh and feels comfortable coming to the doctor.
March 16, 2023
5
We will never go anywhere else besides WellStar Pediatric Townlake Holly Springs Andrew Doyle
February 25, 2023
4
Dr. Doyle and the nursing staff are amazing. I hit the wrong button on some of the questions. The communication with the receptionist or front desk people, they could use a little work on speaking to people with respect and courtesy and kindly.
February 24, 2023
5
My family come to Wellstar for our health. We trust our doctor.
February 17, 2023
5
Very happy with the office overall and very pleased with Dr Doyle's attention, time, knowledge, and bedside manner. Made me as a new mother there and my 14 year old son's first visit comfortable.
February 16, 2023
4
I spent 1.5 hours at the doctor's office and then over 1.5 hours at the lab for a blood draw. I had security called on me at the lab because I knocked on the lab door to ask a question (about the blood draw appointment I thought I'd scheduled at the kiosk), which I only did since the x-ray secretary didn't know the answer and advised me to knock on the lab door. It was a rough morning for us.
February 12, 2023
5
We love Dr Doyle!. And we have been really happy overall with the office/practice:
February 9, 2023
5
I would say you guys cold most improve on recommending, any facilities that take babies, who would be able to not give her vaccine to them in order to continue to provide care for them.
February 1, 2023
5
I have loved every doctor and staff in this practice we have encountered. They are friendly always helpful and we feel genuinely care for.
January 27, 2023
5
Dr.Doyle and Amanda are always amazing when we come in.
December 31, 2022
5
All the staff and doctors are very professional. They treat us with respect and always provide wonderful care for my family. I will always recommend this practice if somebody asked me. Good provider and facility to take care of a family. Thank you very much for all you do we truly appreciate and respect everyone on the office, from the front desk to each nurse and doctor. We truly appreciate. All you do. Thank you.
November 18, 2022
4
Everyone at the office (front desk, nurses included) is polite, straightforward, and super helpful. Dr Doyle took time to listen to my concerns regarding my newborn's health- even if they turned out to be not as serious as I assumed- which is important to me as a first time parent!
November 6, 2022
5
Wonderful experience with amazing staff! Thank you so much, our family appreciates you guys!
November 6, 2022
5
Dr. Doyle is the best!
November 5, 2022
5
Dr Doyle is the best pediatrician I've ever been to
October 23, 2022
5
Dr. Doyle was great in explaining my child's condition. He spoke in terms that my 10 year old completely understood.
October 21, 2022
5
Dr. Doyle is amazing and his staff need a raise.
October 13, 2022
5
Dr. Doyle is amazing! He made my son feel comfortable by interacting with him in a way to ease his fear. He is still talking about the "elephant in his ear" that Dr. Doyle saw.
October 9, 2022
3
Excessively long waits. This office's doctors struggle with taking appropriate length lunches which then puts them behind schedule consistently.
October 1, 2022
5
Dr Doyle reached out the day after our appointment to make sure my son didn't have any worsening symptoms. It made us feel cared for.
August 21, 2022
5
We love Dr. Doyle and are so thankful our insurance has this practice back in network!
August 10, 2022
5
Dr. Doyle is great with the kids!
August 5, 2022
5
Always clean and quick to get us in for our appointments. Doctors give us the time we need to make sure everything is going as planned. Love wellstar
July 29, 2022
5
We had a 2pm appointment and weren't even called back into a room for 45 minutes. The entire process for a well check visit took almost 2 hours.
July 18, 2022
5
Dr Doyle is awesome. He makes it fun for kids joking with them but serious enough to know he cares. I highly recommend him. The nurses too are very caring and friendly.
June 16, 2022
5
Dr Doyle is awesome. He makes it fun for kids joking with them but serious enough to know he cares. I highly recommend him. The nurses too are very caring and friendly.
June 16, 2022
5
We had a 2pm appointment and weren't even called back into a room for 45 minutes. The entire process for a well check visit took almost 2 hours.
July 18, 2022
5
Always clean and quick to get us in for our appointments. Doctors give us the time we need to make sure everything is going as planned. Love wellstar
July 29, 2022
5
Dr. Doyle is great with the kids!
August 5, 2022
5
We love Dr. Doyle and are so thankful our insurance has this practice back in network!
August 10, 2022
5
Dr Doyle reached out the day after our appointment to make sure my son didn't have any worsening symptoms. It made us feel cared for.
August 21, 2022
3
Excessively long waits. This office's doctors struggle with taking appropriate length lunches which then puts them behind schedule consistently.
October 1, 2022
5
Dr. Doyle is amazing! He made my son feel comfortable by interacting with him in a way to ease his fear. He is still talking about the "elephant in his ear" that Dr. Doyle saw.
October 9, 2022
5
Dr. Doyle is amazing and his staff need a raise.
October 13, 2022
5
Dr. Doyle was great in explaining my child's condition. He spoke in terms that my 10 year old completely understood.
October 21, 2022
5
Dr Doyle is the best pediatrician I've ever been to
October 23, 2022
5
Dr. Doyle is the best!
November 5, 2022
5
Wonderful experience with amazing staff! Thank you so much, our family appreciates you guys!
November 6, 2022
4
Everyone at the office (front desk, nurses included) is polite, straightforward, and super helpful. Dr Doyle took time to listen to my concerns regarding my newborn's health- even if they turned out to be not as serious as I assumed- which is important to me as a first time parent!
November 6, 2022
5
All the staff and doctors are very professional. They treat us with respect and always provide wonderful care for my family. I will always recommend this practice if somebody asked me. Good provider and facility to take care of a family. Thank you very much for all you do we truly appreciate and respect everyone on the office, from the front desk to each nurse and doctor. We truly appreciate. All you do. Thank you.
November 18, 2022
5
Dr.Doyle and Amanda are always amazing when we come in.
December 31, 2022
5
I have loved every doctor and staff in this practice we have encountered. They are friendly always helpful and we feel genuinely care for.
January 27, 2023
5
I would say you guys cold most improve on recommending, any facilities that take babies, who would be able to not give her vaccine to them in order to continue to provide care for them.
February 1, 2023
5
We love Dr Doyle!. And we have been really happy overall with the office/practice:
February 9, 2023
4
I spent 1.5 hours at the doctor's office and then over 1.5 hours at the lab for a blood draw. I had security called on me at the lab because I knocked on the lab door to ask a question (about the blood draw appointment I thought I'd scheduled at the kiosk), which I only did since the x-ray secretary didn't know the answer and advised me to knock on the lab door. It was a rough morning for us.
February 12, 2023
5
Very happy with the office overall and very pleased with Dr Doyle's attention, time, knowledge, and bedside manner. Made me as a new mother there and my 14 year old son's first visit comfortable.
February 16, 2023
5
My family come to Wellstar for our health. We trust our doctor.
February 17, 2023
4
Dr. Doyle and the nursing staff are amazing. I hit the wrong button on some of the questions. The communication with the receptionist or front desk people, they could use a little work on speaking to people with respect and courtesy and kindly.
February 24, 2023
5
We will never go anywhere else besides WellStar Pediatric Townlake Holly Springs Andrew Doyle
February 25, 2023
5
My children love coming to see doctor Doyle. They love how he makes them laugh and feels comfortable coming to the doctor.
March 16, 2023
5
We love Towne Lake Pediatrics. All of the staff are so nice, knowledgeable and caring.
April 15, 2023
5
I think Dr. Doyle is great. He has been my daughter's doctor since they were both born, and he's an amazing doctor and we really like having him as our doctor. Thank you.
April 19, 2023
5
This was our first time meeting Dr. Doyle. He was excellent!
May 18, 2023
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BacktoCampusCare: What to Know About Anxiety
Whether it’s your first time on campus or you’re a seasoned college student, the start of a new school semester can be exciting, stressful and a little scary all at the same time.
Between finding classes on campus and fitting in with new friends, you may be feeling anxious about the upcoming semester. Keep in mind, new-school-year nerves are normal and there are resources to help you—including a check-up with your Wellstar primary care physician as well as on-campus counselors.
“Anxiety often goes unrecognized and undiagnosed,” said Wellstar Physician Dr. Andrew Doyle. “It’s not always recognized or talked about because people think it’s a normal part of life. But when anxiety interferes with completing homework, socializing or working at your job, it’s not necessarily normal. It’s helpful to have someone check it out.”
Signs of anxiety can also include difficulty sleeping, abdominal pain, headaches, significant changes in appetite or an explosive temper.
“There are effective treatments that make a difference for students including lifestyle changes, medication and therapy,” Dr. Doyle said.
Getting enough sleep, exercise and healthy food are highly important, and Dr. Doyle also recommends planning downtime from social media and life responsibilities.
“Therapy and role-playing can help you recognize your stressors and think through how to handle them ahead of time so you can face those situations,” he said. “For example, on exam day, start with positive self-talk. You can say, ‘I’m feeling nervous. I have a headache and an upset stomach. I know that’s because I’m anxious. I’ve taken many tests before and I can do this so I don’t need to worry about it.’ Breathing exercises before the test can help you stay calm. You can also plan ahead of the test to do something enjoyable afterward and to focus on that instead of the stressor.”
To help you start the semester off feeling mentally strong and physically healthy, here are some wellness tips to get you off to your best school year yet.
Study guide to stay healthy
From medical appointments to personal safety, follow our tips to prepare for college and prioritize your health.
Make mental health a priority. Get sufficient sleep, exercise and nutrition. Bring up any questions or concerns about stress, anxiety and depression with your primary care provider.
Recognize anxiety and manage it. When you recognize a situation that triggers anxiety, start positive self-talk and deep breathing.
Schedule in self-care. College can be intense. Make time for yourself to do things you enjoy for your mental and physical well-being.
Stay organized. Use a planner or calendar to schedule classes, exams and study time to keep yourself on track.
Set roommate rules. If you’re living with roommates, create clear rules for your space like noise levels, chores and when other friends are allowed over.
Know your surroundings. Get familiar with the campus layout and where the security station or emergency phones are located.
Use the buddy system. Stay alert on campus and walk with a friend when possible, especially at night.
Protect yourself at parties. Never leave drinks unattended, whether you’re hanging out at a bar, party or other gathering with friends.
Get ready for campus life
Heading to college can be a big transition, and you may feel anxiety about the upcoming changes, especially during a pandemic. But don’t be afraid to ask for help if you need help getting ready or adjusting.
Talking to your Wellstar is a great place to start, whether your concerns are about physical, emotional or mental health. Our health partners are here to support you and can connect you with specialists to keep you feeling well.
Book your annual physical today and be sure to bring up any questions or concerns you have with your doctor.
BackToSchoolCare: Helping Your Child With Stress & Anxiety
The new school year comes with a lot of change for children—a different classroom, teacher, peers, learning material and routine. These changes can cause stress and anxiety in some children and teens, especially if they struggle in school and dread going back.
How to respond to stress
Kids and teens of all ages can feel stress at times, and that’s normal. It’s essentially a signal to get ready for what’s coming. With typical back-to-school stress, a parent or caretaker can help adolescents start the school year with confidence—and gain important coping skills—with the following tips.
Listen and validate your child or teen’s feelings.
Talk through what they can expect of everything from the morning routine to the bus ride to the school day and dismissal.
Visit the schooland the classroom, especially if the child is younger or is new to the school.
Check in with your child about how the year is going so far.
Look ahead at what the rest of the year could be like.
Recognize chronic stress and anxiety
Stress can be good for kids. But on the other hand, chronic stress and anxiety that lasts for more than a few weeks aren’t healthy. In recent years, Dr. Doyle has noticed a growing number of adolescents, especially females, have anxiety.
“It’s normal to have stress; it’s not normal to have anxiety,” said Wellstar pediatrician Dr. Andrew Doyle. “Understandably you get nervous with new situations that make you uncomfortable, but you’re still able to do it and have fun. Significant anxiety starts to interfere with a child or teen’s ability to do what they need to do—homework, school, social situations. That’s when it’s helpful to get it checked out.”
In addition to having difficulty participating in and completing activities, signs of anxiety in children and adolescents can include difficulty sleeping, abdominal pain, headaches, significant changes in appetite or an explosive temper.
Effective treatments include lifestyle changes, medication and therapy. For example, lifestyle changes can include getting enough sleep, exercising, eating a healthy diet and planning downtime from social media and life responsibilities.
“Therapy and role-playing can help you recognize your stressors and think through how to handle them ahead of time so you can face those situations,” he said. “For example, on exam day, start with positive self-talk. You can say, ‘I’m feeling nervous. I have a headache and an upset stomach. I know that’s because I’m anxious. I’ve taken many tests before and I can do this, so I don’t need to worry about it.’ Breathing exercises before the test can help you stay calm.”
Start the year strong with a wellness screening
Another way to begin the school year right is to check in on your child’s emotional and physical health. Wellstar pediatricians will get to know your child and help them live their healthiest.
“I try to do whatever I can to help our patients and families so that when they leave my office, I've given them something to hold onto that is going to make life better for them,” Dr. Doyle said.