Becker County Public Health

Child and Teen Checkups (C&TC)

Coordinators connect individuals to well-child care and screenings for eligible newborns, children and young adults

Description

Preventive care keeps kids healthy! Coordinators at these agencies help individuals know if they are eligible for services and connect them with local clinics and agencies that provide comprehensive well-child exams. These exams include age-appropriate preventive, dental, mental health, and developmental screenings.

More information about the Child and Teen Checkups program can be found online.

Additional Information

Child and teen checkups include:

  • Hearing and vision screening
  • Developmental screening
  • Physical exam
  • Immunizations
  • Lab tests
  • Fluoride varnish treatments
  • Referrals to other health care providers as necessary

About This Location

Get help with finding:

  • A medical or dental clinic
  • Transportation assistance
  • Translation services
  • Scheduling
  • Resources such as food, mental health, crisis or shelter assistance

Features

  • Area Served by County
    • Becker County
  • Payment
    • Free / no cost to eligible clients
    • Medicaid (Medical Assistance)

Eligibility

Newborns, children and adolescents through the age of 20 who are eligible for Medicaid

Location

712 Minnesota Ave, Fl 1, Detroit Lakes, MN, 56501

Area Served

Becker County

Phone Numbers

  • Primary Contact for this program: 218-847-5628 x5419
  • Main: 218-847-5628
  • Toll Free: 866-454-5628

Email

annie.vigen@co.becker.mn.us

Websites

Other Services at this Location

  • Family Home Visiting Expectant parents and parents or caregivers of young children can receive in-home support including education on pregnancy topics, parenting skills and connections to community resources.
  • Follow Along Program Program that supports families with young children in learning, growing and connecting to supports and services as needed.
  • Public Health Clinic Public health departments offer screenings, health education and wellness services
  • WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program A nutrition and breastfeeding program that helps young families eat well and be healthy. Learn about nutrition during pregnancy and feeding your baby and young children; meet breastfeeding goals; and buy healthy food using your WIC card.

Last Update

10/30/2024