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During Well Visits your doctor will talk about family health history, give health exams, and order lab work. Well Visits help make sure you or your child is growing at the right pace. They also allow you to ask your doctor questions about what happening with your body.

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Routine Health Check-Ups
This helps your doctor look for any concerns about:

  1. Overall health
  2. Dental, vision, and hearing
  3. Mental health

Vaccines
Your child may need different vaccines based on their age.

Counseling
These exams cover healthy living, counseling on milestones and safety, and to detect illnesses.

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  • 7-10 Years Old
    There are many changes taking place in your child’s life between ages 7-10. Physical, social, and mental skills change quickly. Children who feel good make better choices for themselves. Three emotional and social changes children might have:
    • Growing to be more confident and independent
    • Taking more time on their appearance - like clothing and hair
    • Wanting to be around their peers more
    Three thinking and learning changes children might have: 
    • Learning more ways to describe their thoughts and feelings.
    • Have more mature conversations.
    • Enjoy talking to others and value friendship.
  • 11-21 Years Old
    This is a time for many physical, mental, emotional, and social changes. Hormones change as puberty starts. It is an exciting time, but a lot is going on. Be patient with yourself - get the tools you need to grow and succeed! Three emotional and social changes might have:
    • More independence about body image, looks and clothes
    • Enjoy more time with family and friends
    • Be able to express yourself through speech, art, or other interests
    Three thinking and learning changes might have: 
    • May have more complex thoughts.
    • Be better able to express feelings through talking.
    • Be better able to give reasons for their own choices, about what is right or wrong.
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    Health starts with hope. To support you and your family, your doctor may ask questions about ACE's. Having this talk opens the door for help. Here are some examples of ACE's:

    • Separation or divorce
    • Incarcerated household member
    • Domestic violence
    • Abuse or neglect

    This screening is for children and adults. Talk to your doctor to learn more at www.acesaware.org

    Find out your ACEs score

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    No matter how old, it is vital that you have regular visits with your doctor
    and get yearly health exams.

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    If you have other questions, please call HPSJ Member Services at 1-888-936-PLAN (7526).

    Call HealthReach 24/7 nurse and doctor advice line at 1-800-655-8294 who may help you with any questions you have.

    For Behavioral Health services, call 1-888-581-7526 for help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week or visit the website

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    Posted on March 21st, 2022 and last modified on September 27th, 2024.

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