A well-child checkup is an assessment of your child's physical and mental health. They are designed to:
These visits are important and help you identify problems early and provide your child with the care they need.
For infants up to age 3, well-child checkups occur at gradually increasing intervals, starting at 3-5 days of age, then every 2 months initially, and progressing to every 6 months. Once your child is over age three, you need a well-child checkup once a year.
A well-child checkup is a preventive health visit. It involves tracking your child's growth and development and providing routine immunizations at your child's scheduled ages and times. A sick visit is when your child is sick and comes in for a problem you need to resolve.
Direct primary care allows you to receive essential care for your child(ren) without the hassles of insurance for a simple, affordable monthly payment.
Well-child checkups do not have copays. The TBH Medical members pay a monthly membership fee, so all services are covered. This includes well-child checkups.
Our well-child checkup involves your nurse practitioner examining your child, taking their vital signs, and measuring their height and weight. They will test your child for vision and hearing issues. We discuss development and vaccinations for your child's age.
Our practice is led by a nurse practitioner and is a direct primary care practice. This means our patient panel is small, so we have time to get to know you and your child. This allows us to take the time for your well-child checkup to talk with you about the services we provide and any questions you may have. This gives you more time, attention, and a more thorough and comprehensive care experience.
As a direct primary care member, you can schedule an appointment with us by phone or email.