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Happy Birthday!! Give your child the gift of wellness! Learn more.
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Your child’s special day is here. It’s the perfect time to plan for their annual ND Medicaid well-child check.

 

These preventive visits are free for most families. They make sure your child is healthy, growing well and on the right track to complete wellness. 

 

You can also ask questions about your child's health, discuss concerns and even get them caught up on routine immunizations. 

What to expect during a well-child check

  • Physical exam 
  • Dental check
  • Vision and hearing tests
  • Growth and development checks 
  • Behavioral health screenings
  • Immunizations 
  • And more!

Your next step

It's simple. Call your trusted medical provider or your local public health unit to make an appointment. Even if you have missed a visit in the past, don’t worry! It's never too late to give the gift of wellness.

Visit the ND Medicaid Health Tracks webpage to learn more about well-child checks. 

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 Use your child's birthday as a reminder to schedule their annual ND Medicaid Health Tracks well-child check.

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Health and safety tips

As a parent of a 7-year-old, you know they are more active and independent. 

Here are a few ways to help keep them safe and healthy.

  • Teach your child how and when to dial 911. 
  • Practice for emergencies, such as a fire and having a safe meeting spot.
  • Check your smoke alarm batteries.
  • Have your child ride in a car's backseat until they are 13 years old. It's the safest place. 
  • Have properly fitted helmets and safety gear for activities.
  • Assign small chores to give them responsibility.
  • Take your child to the dentist two times per year.
  • Remind your child to brush their teeth two times a day.
  • Get plenty of sleep. 
  • Schedule an eye exam with an eye doctor every year.
  • Limit screen time to two hours per day (not including schoolwork).
  • Encourage healthy eating.
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Other resources for your family 

Help with food: The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as SNAP, provides nutrition benefits to supplement the food budget for low-income families. To learn more and to apply, visit hhs.nd.gov/applyforhelp/snap. 

Dental care: Find a participating ND Medicaid dentist at Insure Kids Now website. 

Help with transportation: If you need help with transportation for medical appointments, call the Customer Support Center toll-free (866) 614-6005, 711 (TTY) or email applyforhelp@nd.gov. Translator services are available.

Parents Lead: Get resources to support your child’s behavioral health at ParentsLead.org.

Poison Control: If you suspect a poisoning, call (800) 222-1222.

Oral health: Learn how to keep your child’s smile strong and healthy from the ND Oral Health Program. 

Immunizations: Learn how to keep your child’s immunizations current.  

Child passenger safety: Get expert help from the ND Child Passenger Safety Program to make sure your child is safe in a car.  

Special Health Services: Find resources to improve the health and well-being of children and others with special health needs.  

ND Quits: Free help is available to quit commercial tobacco products – cigarettes, smokeless tobacco and related products, such as electronic nicotine devices and nicotine pouches at NDQuits. 

Lead exposure: Learn about lead test results and actions you can take to keep your child safe at hhs.nd.gov/health/lead. 

Get connected: Sign up for ND Medicaid's member e-newsletter.  

Questions about ND Medicaid Health Tracks?

Contact our member outreach team at (701) 328-2014 (press 1), 711 (TTY) or email htmemberoutreach@nd.gov.