Wadena 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 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.

About This Location

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  • 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
    • Wadena County
  • Medical Specialties
    • Pediatrics
  • Payment
    • Free / no cost to eligible clients
    • Medicaid (Medical Assistance)
    • Private pay

Eligibility

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

Fee

This is a benefit offered to families for free who are on MinnesotaCare or Medical Assistance (MA).

Location

22 Dayton Ave SE, Wadena, MN, 56482

Area Served

Wadena County

Phone Numbers

  • Primary Contact for this program: 218-631-7629

Email

Erica.Keppers@co.wadena.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 helps to make sure children are learning and growing appropriately for their age
  • 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