Child and Teen Checkups Outreach
Clearwater County Nursing Service in Bagley ⇨Call 218-694-6581
Hubbard County-CHI St. Joseph’s Community Health in Park Rapids ⇨Call 218-237-5464
Lake of the Woods County-CHI Lakewood Public Health in Baudette ⇨Call 218- 634-1795
Child and Teen Checkups (C&TC) are a benefit for Medicaid eligible children. A Child and Teen Checkup is a well-child check that is done at all ages birth through young adulthood (0-through 20 years), to help children and youth stay healthy, and to take care of any health concerns or problems early.
Checkups help with staying up-to-date on immunizations, detect health problems like anemia and lead exposure so that they can be treated early. In addition, parents and children can get help for any concerns about development, behavior, or mental health information about staying and becoming healthier - including healthy foods, how to keep children active and strong, and how to help children be successful in school.
Where do I get Child & Teen Checkups?
- Your local doctor or clinic
- For more information about Child & Teen Checkups, visit: https://www.health.state.mn.us/people/childrenyouth/ctc/families.html
- If you need assistance in scheduling a Child & Teen Checkup for your child, contact us for assistance
- Clearwater Country Nursing Service in Bagley. Call 218-694-6581
- Hubbard County-CHI St. Joseph’s Community Health in Park Rapids: Call 218-237-5464
- Lake of the Woods County-CHI Lakewood Public Health in Baudette: Call 218- 634-1795
Child & Teen Checkups include ...
- Information about good physical health
- Information about thoughts, feelings and relationships with others
- Time to ask questions and get answers about your child's health and development
- Complete physical exam
- Vaccinations
- Hearing check
- Vision Check
- Lab tests
- Checks on growth and development
- Referral to the dentist
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Fluoride varnish is applied to the teeth of children ages 6 months and older to prevent and stop dental caries by promoting tooth remineralization.
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The varnish quickly adheres to the teeth making it less toxic then other methods of fluoride supplementation.
When should my child get Child & Teen Checkups?
- Between birth and 1 month
- At 2, 4, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 24 and 30 months
- Every year starting at age 3 through age 20
- More often if needed
- A child should get regular dental checkups starting at the eruption of the first tooth or by age 1. Refer to the C&TC Age-Related Dental Standards (DHS-5544) (PDF) for more information.