Well Visit

During Well Visits, your doctor will talk about family health history, give health exams, and order lab work. Well Visits help make sure you or your child is growing at the right pace. They also allow you to ask your doctor questions about what happening with your body.

No matter how old, it is vital that you have regular visits with your doctor and get yearly health exams.

Well Visits

Routine Health Check-Ups
This helps your doctor look for any concerns about:

Overall health
Dental, vision, and hearing
Mental health

Vaccines
Your child may need different vaccines based on their age.

Counseling
These exams cover healthy living, counseling on milestones and safety, and to detect illnesses.

Major Milestones

7-10 Years Old

There are many changes taking place in your child’s life between ages 7-10. Physical, social, and mental skills change quickly. Children who feel good make better choices for themselves. Three emotional and social changes children might have:

Growing to be more confident and independent
Taking more time on their appearance - like clothing and hair
Wanting to be around their peers more

Three thinking and learning changes children might have:

Learning more ways to describe their thoughts and feelings.
Have more mature conversations.
Enjoy talking to others and value friendship.

11-21 Years Old

This is a time for many physical, mental, emotional, and social changes. Hormones change as puberty starts. It is an exciting time, but a lot is going on. Be patient with yourself - get the tools you need to grow and succeed! Three emotional and social changes might have:

More independence about body image, looks and clothes
Enjoy more time with family and friends
Be able to express yourself through speech, art, or other interests

Three thinking and learning changes might have:

May have more complex thoughts.
Be better able to express feelings through talking.
Be better able to give reasons for their own choices, about what is right or wrong.

Adverse Childhood Conditions and Health

Health starts with hope. To support you and your family, your doctor may ask questions about ACE's. Having this talk opens the door for help. Here are some examples of ACE's:

Separation or divorce
Incarcerated household member
Domestic violence
Abuse or neglect

This screening is for children and adults. Talk to your doctor to learn more at www.acesaware.org

Find out your ACEs score

Member Incentive
Learn more about how you can receive an incentive for Well Visits

Learn More

Vaccination Schedule
Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommended vaccinations

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If you have other questions, please call Health Plan Customer Service at 1-888-936-PLAN (7526).

Call HealthReach 24/7 nurse and doctor advice line at
1-800-655-8294 who may help you with any questions you have.

For Behavioral Health services, call 1-888-581-7526 for help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week or visit our Behavioral Health Services webpage.

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- Preventative Guidelines: American Academy of Pediatrics/Bright Future for under the age of 21
- American Academy of Pediatrics Periodicity Schedule
- CDC Positive Parenting Tips