Horizon 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 are available to help individuals know if they are eligible for services and connect to local clinics and agencies that provide comprehensive well-child exams that 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

Wellness checkups for babies, children, adolescents, and young adults between the ages of birth - 21

A Child and Teen Checkup includes:

  • Information about good physical and mental health
  • Vision and hearing
  • Physical exam
  • Immunization review and shots
  • Opportunity to ask questions about health concerns
  • Dental referrals

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
    • Douglas County
    • Grant County
    • Pope County
    • Stevens County
    • Traverse County
  • Medical Services
    • Nutrition assessment and/or counseling
  • Payment
    • Free / no cost to eligible clients
    • Medicaid (Medical Assistance)
    • Private pay
  • Specialization
    • Family

Eligibility

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

Fee

No cost to any person under 21 years old who is insured by PrimeWest, Medical Assistance or another publicly funded health plan, like Medica or Blue Plus

Location

809 Elm St, Ste 1200, Alexandria, MN, 56308

Area Served

Douglas, Grant, Pope, Stevens and Traverse counties

Phone Numbers

  • Primary Contact for this program: 320-763-6018
  • TDD: 800-627-3529

Email

info@horizonph.org

Websites

Other Locations

Other Services at this Location

  • Apply for Waiver Programs Accepts applications for Medical Assistance/Medicaid waiver programs
  • Breastfeeding and Lactation Consultant Support to families and babies learning how to breastfeed
  • 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 helps to make sure children are learning and growing appropriately for their age
  • Parenting Support Education and support for parents, or soon to be parents
  • 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

3/27/2024