{"id":67185,"date":"2026-01-21T13:22:55","date_gmt":"2026-01-21T21:22:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/?page_id=67185"},"modified":"2026-04-15T08:17:56","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T15:17:56","slug":"well-child-check","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/health-services\/vaccines-prevention\/well-child-check\/","title":{"rendered":"Well-child Check"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"shs-block hero grid-container has-gold-background-color has-content-right\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026-IHN-CCO-Well-Child-Checks-SS.jpg); background-position:0% 50%;\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"hero-content-group\">\n\t\t<div class=\"hero-content has-contrast-box\" style=\"\">\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<h1 class=\"hero-title\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"hero-title--part is-m\">Schedule Your Child\u2019s Well-child Check Today!<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h1>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"block_abb4fa5b4611dedf1197039d53e4b051\" class=\"shs-block block-section grid-container has-blue-light-background-color\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Well-child Check Appointments Fill Up Fast \u2014 Call Now<\/h2>\n\n\n<section id=\"block_cb129c2dde3f8e211e99fd1399d8800e\" class=\"shs-block two-columns\">\n<div class=\"entry-content two-column-grid\">\n<div class=\"entry-content shs-block column\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For patients of Mid-Valley Children&#8217;s Clinic<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:541-917-6406\">Call: 541\u2011917\u20116406<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"entry-content shs-block column\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For patients of other Samaritan clinics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:541-243-0345\">Call: 541\u2011243\u20110345<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><em>These numbers are only for scheduling well-child checks.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"block_e94b85916be745fc930787b80609630f\" class=\"shs-block block-section grid-container has-gray-warm-background-color has-circle-image has-medium-circle-image\" >\n\t\t\t<figure class=\"image\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"425\" height=\"425\" src=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/playing-soccer-304-BGC-425x425.jpg\" class=\"attachment-square-md size-square-md\" alt=\"family playing soccer - well-child checks promote good health\" srcset=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/playing-soccer-304-BGC-425x425.jpg 425w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/playing-soccer-304-BGC-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/playing-soccer-304-BGC-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/playing-soccer-304-BGC-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/playing-soccer-304-BGC.jpg 684w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/>\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Help Your Child Grow up Great<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Just like a tree needs care, water and strong roots to grow, children need steady support to thrive. Well\u2011child visits are one of the most important ways you can help your child grow up healthy, confident and ready for school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From birth through age 18, well\u2011child visits give your child\u2019s health care provider the chance to support growth and development at every stage \u2014 helping your child build strong roots for a healthy future.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"block_2b826f4c9a16379a8498467b83634f7b\" class=\"shs-block block-section grid-container has-white-background-color\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Well-child Visits Are Important<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Well\u2011child visits are more than a routine checkup. They help your provider see how your child is growing over time \u2014 and catch concerns early, when it\u2019s easiest to make a difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These visits help to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Make sure your child is <strong>growing and developing on track<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify <strong>delays or concerns early<\/strong>, when support works best.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep <strong>vaccines up to date<\/strong> and protect against preventable illness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support your child\u2019s <strong>learning, behavior and school readiness<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build a trusted relationship with your child\u2019s provider.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Preventive care improves long\u2011term health and quality of life. Some children just need a little extra support \u2014 and well\u2011child visits help ensure they get it.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"block_61c5166553457d1343b7108faf244b43\" class=\"shs-block block-section grid-container has-blue-light-background-color has-circle-image col-reverse has-medium-circle-image\" >\n\t\t\t<figure class=\"image\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"425\" height=\"425\" src=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/little-girl-with-doctor-BGC-425x425.jpg\" class=\"attachment-square-md size-square-md\" alt=\"Female doctor listening to smiling little girl&#039;s heartbeat while providing health services\" srcset=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/little-girl-with-doctor-BGC-425x425.jpg 425w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/little-girl-with-doctor-BGC-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/little-girl-with-doctor-BGC-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/little-girl-with-doctor-BGC-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/little-girl-with-doctor-BGC.jpg 684w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/>\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to Expect at a Well-child Check<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Each well-child visit includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Height, weight and head measurements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A full physical exam.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Immunization updates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Developmental screenings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time to ask questions and share concerns.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These visits are a positive, supportive space \u2014 for caregivers and children alike.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"block_7bb681bebdcd8ba3a01c0c2d2f353e3c\" class=\"shs-block block-section grid-container has-gray-warm-background-color\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Well-child Visit Schedule (Ages 0 to 6)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To support healthy growth, children should have well\u2011child visits at:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Infancy &amp; toddler years:<\/strong><br>2, 4, 6, 9, 12, 15 and 18 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Preschool years:<\/strong><br>2 years, 2\u00bd years and yearly from ages 3 to 6.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After age 6, children should continue annual checkups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vaccines Help Protect Growing Families<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/health-services\/vaccines-prevention\/immunizations-by-age\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"67175\">Vaccines<\/a> are an important part of preventive care and help protect your child and others from preventable diseases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your provider will review your child\u2019s vaccination schedule and answer questions during each visit.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"block_21a0c3278bde063eedf95e95b5bac40c\" class=\"shs-block block-section grid-container has-white-background-color has-circle-image has-medium-circle-image\" >\n\t\t\t<figure class=\"image\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"425\" height=\"425\" src=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Child-appointment-CIR-425x425.jpg\" class=\"attachment-square-md size-square-md\" alt=\"Toddler girl laughing while doctor examines her heartbeat.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Child-appointment-CIR-425x425.jpg 425w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Child-appointment-CIR-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Child-appointment-CIR-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Child-appointment-CIR-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Child-appointment-CIR.jpg 684w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/>\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Safe Space to Learn &amp; Grow Together<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Well\u2011child visits are a positive, supportive space for parents and caregivers to learn and ask questions. This is your time to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Share concerns or challenges.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Celebrate milestones and achievements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn ways to support your child\u2019s growth at home.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get guidance you can trust.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You know your child best \u2014 and your provider is here to help you nurture their growth.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Well-child checks are one of the most important ways you can help your child grow up healthy, confident and ready for school.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":16,"featured_media":65809,"parent":67166,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":true,"_searchwp_excluded":"","_shs_workflow_notes":"","_shs_exclude_from_navigation":true,"_shs_promote_article_on_blogs":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-67185","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/67185","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/16"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=67185"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/67185\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":70901,"href":"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/67185\/revisions\/70901"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/67166"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/65809"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=67185"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}