Child Health Care Center
Your child’s regular checkups are called well-child visits. Well visits give your child’s PCP a chance to make sure they are growing up healthy. Your child will get any needed immunizations (shots). If the doctor does find any problems, he or she can treat it early.
ADHD
Do you think you or a loved one may suffer from attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? Do the traits below sound like you or your child? If so, you may want to consider going to a doctor for an official opinion.
If you or a loved one suffer from ADHD, it’s important to follow up with your doctor. If you need help scheduling a visit or have questions about ADHD, a care manager can help.
ADHD behaviors are broken into 3 categories: inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity.
Asthma
Asthma is a long-term illness. It makes the airways to your lungs narrow, swollen or blocked. It’s important to keep asthma under control. Asthma symptoms can be mild or severe. Symptoms can last anywhere from a few minutes to hours or days. There are several tests and exams to diagnose asthma. There are also many methods of asthma treatment.
Asthma care center
Developmental disabilities
Developmental disabilities are a group of conditions due to an impairment in physical, learning, language, or behavior areas. These conditions begin during the developmental period, may impact day-to-day functioning, and usually last throughout a person’s lifetime.
Developmental disabilities information
Dental
Healthy teeth and gums are important to a child’s overall health. Children need to brush and floss two times per day and get routine dental care every six months. A healthy diet is important to maintaining dental health. Children should avoid high-sugar foods, as they can cause tooth decay.
Other resources
- What to expect at a checkup — Well visits give doctors a chance to check over your child's health. Learn how.
- Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment program — Help prevent and treat childhood diseases and illnesses early. Learn about our EPSDT program for your children.
- Find a provider — Find a provider who can help keep your child healthy.