Don't let this year go by without making an appointment with your 16-year-old's doctor. Through Crow Wing County's Child and Teen Checkups program, medical, dental and vision checkups are FREE to anyone on Medical Assistance. These checkups will include:
A chance to ask your questions
Reliable information about healthy food, sleep, behavior and safety
Check on growth and heart health
Time for your teen to talk on their own with the doctor or nurse, to learn how to start taking charge of their health goals and questions
A chance to check in about mental health, sexual health and relationships, stress and coping, and substance use
Head-to-toe exam
Immunizations and blood tests, if needed
Help finding regular dental care
Hearing and vision checks
Support with family needs:
Food, housing, utilities
Money or job resources
Transportation
Help with safe relationships, mental health or substance use