For more information, click on our Services pictured below:
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| Child & Teen Checkups is a comprehensive child health program provided to children and teens from newborn through the age of 20 who are enrolled in Medical Assistance or MinnesotaCare. |  |
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Child & Teen Checkups Health Checks 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
- Shots
- Hearing check
- Vision check
- Lab tests
- Checks on development and growth
- Referral to the dentist
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Get Health Checks: - Between birth and 1 month
- At months 2, 4, 6, 9, 12, 15 & 18
- At years 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
- Every 2 years after age 6
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Every 6 months, starting at 3 years (or earlier if there are problems) Health Checks are available from:- Cass County Public Health (218) 547-1340
- Your doctor or clinic
- Some local public health departments
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Children enrolled in a health plan must get their Child & Teen Checkups services from providers in their health plan. Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare pay for Child & Teen Checkups services. |
Need help to find a doctor or dentist? Make an appointment? Find Transportation? Find an Interpreter? - Call Linda at the Family Center to schedule an appointment or for more information. Toll free 1(800)478-6126 or (218)363-3348.
- Call your county human services or public health agency. Talk to a Child & Teen Checkups staff person, or
- Dial your health plan member services number
- For transportation under MinnesotaCare, call toll free (800)657-3672 or Twin cities (651)297-3862.
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