Well Visits & Preventive Care

Wellness care appointments are an important part of keeping your child healthy as they grow and develop. These visits are designed to monitor your child’s overall health, track growth and development, provide preventive care, and address any questions or concerns before they become bigger issues.

During a wellness visit, one of our pediatric providers will review your child’s medical history, perform a full physical exam, and check growth measurements such as height, weight, and vital signs. We will also discuss developmental milestones, nutrition, sleep, and behavior, provide recommended immunizations, and offer guidance on safety and healthy habits to support your child’s ongoing well-being.

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    Annual Checkups

    Developmental Screenings

    Growth & Nutrition

    Preventive Screenings

    Teen Wellness

PREVENTIVE PEDIATRIC CARE

Keep Your Child Healthy and Thriving with Routine Wellness Visits

Regular checkups are an important part of supporting your child’s growth and development at every stage. A wellness visit allows our pediatric team to monitor overall health, provide preventive care, and address any questions to help keep your child healthy and thriving.

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Comprehensive wellness visits focused on growth, development, and prevention help support long-term health at every stage of childhood.

Routine wellness visits are a cornerstone of pediatric care and are recommended at regular intervals throughout your child’s development, even when they are feeling well. These visits allow our pediatric providers to monitor growth, track developmental milestones, and administer preventive care aligned with established pediatric guidelines. They also create dedicated time to address questions about nutrition, sleep, behavior, school readiness, and overall health.

Well visits are appropriate for children of all ages, from newborns through adolescence, and are essential for identifying concerns early and supporting long-term health.

During a well visit, your child may receive:

  • Growth measurements and developmental screenings
  • Age-appropriate immunizations
  • Vision, hearing, and preventive health screenings
  • Guidance on nutrition, safety, and behavior

Consistent preventive care helps ensure your child is developing appropriately and supports lifelong wellness.

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Components of Preventive Care

Wellness visits play an important role as your child grows, allowing our nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and pediatricians to regularly assess their health and provide preventive care. Each visit is designed to monitor growth, review development, and help maintain your child’s overall health and well-being.

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What to Expect

Medical History Review

Your child’s visit begins with a comprehensive review of their medical history, including past illnesses, medications, allergies, and any ongoing concerns. We also discuss daily routines such as sleep, nutrition, activity level, and behavior. For younger children, this may include feeding and development, while older children may be asked about school and social well-being.

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Growth and Vital Signs Check

We measure your child’s height, weight, and age-appropriate vital signs, such as heart rate and blood pressure. These measurements are compared to standardized growth charts to track development over time. This step helps identify trends, monitor overall health, and detect any potential concerns early.

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Nutrition and Lifestyle Guidance

We provide personalized guidance on nutrition, sleep, physical activity, and daily routines to support your child’s overall health. Topics may include balanced diet, screen time, and age-appropriate habits. This guidance helps families build healthy routines that promote long-term growth and well-being.

Well Visits & Preventive Care FAQs

Navigating parenthood can be challenging. Our team is here to help answer your questions and guide you in making informed decisions with your child’s health and well-being in mind.

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  • How often should my child have a wellness visit? Well Visits & Preventive Care

    Wellness visits are recommended regularly throughout childhood to monitor growth and development. Infants and toddlers are typically seen more frequently during the first few years of life, while children over age 3 usually have a wellness visit once a year.

    Your pediatric provider will follow a recommended schedule and let you know when your child is due for their next visit.

  • What if my child is sick on the day of the appointment? Well Visits & Preventive Care

    If your child is sick on the day of their wellness visit, it’s best to contact our office. Depending on their symptoms, the appointment may be rescheduled or changed to a sick visit so your child can be properly evaluated and treated.

    This helps ensure the wellness visit remains focused on preventive care while your child receives the appropriate attention for their illness.

  • Are sports or school forms completed during this visit? Well Visits & Preventive Care

    Yes, sports or school forms are often completed during a wellness visit. Since these visits include a comprehensive exam and review of your child’s health, they are a convenient time to fill out required forms for school, sports, or camp participation.

    Be sure to bring any necessary paperwork with you to the appointment so it can be completed at that time.

  • What age do wellness visits start? Well Visits & Preventive Care

    Wellness visits start shortly after birth, often within the first few days after your baby comes home. From there, visits are scheduled frequently during infancy and early childhood to closely monitor growth and development, then continue regularly—typically once a year—as your child gets older.

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Sick Visits

A sick visit is the right choice when your child is experiencing symptoms that require prompt evaluation and care. These visits are designed to assess concerns such as:

  • Fever
  • Cough
  • Ear pain
  • Sore throat
  • Stomach issues
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Counseling & Behavioral Health

Counseling visits allow our team to evaluate your child’s emotional and behavioral needs and provide meaningful support. Each visit is designed to understand concerns, build coping skills, and support healthy development. We offer:

  • Parent coaching and support
  • Social skills development
  • Behavioral intervention plans
  • Anxiety, depression & ADHD management
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Telehealth

Our pediatric telehealth services provide a convenient and reliable way to receive care from home. Our providers offer virtual visits for evaluation, guidance, and treatment recommendations to help your child feel better while ensuring safe and timely care. Telehealth appointments are best for:

  • Colds & Coughs
  • Rashes & Allergies
  • Pink eye
  • Minor stomach issues
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Immunizations & Vaccines

When your child is due for vaccines, an immunization appointment allows our pediatric practitioners to review their health and provide the protection they need. Each visit is designed to follow recommended schedules, ensure vaccine safety, and support your child’s long-term health and well-being.

  • Vaccine education and guidance
  • Alternative and catch-up scheduling
  • Answers to your vaccine questions
  • Safe, age-appropriate administration
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Lactation Consultation & Support

Lactation consultation and support appointments are a way to carefully evaluate your feeding experience and ensure both you and your baby are supported. Each visit focuses on:

  • Reviewing feeding history
  • Observing feeding techniques
  • Providing guidance and personalized strategies to promote comfort, confidence and successful feeding
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Other Specialty Services

Specialty services provide a supportive and reliable way for our providers to address your child’s unique health and developmental needs. Our pediatric team offer personalized evaluations, targeted guidance, and practical solutions to support your child’s growth, well-being, and overall development.

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